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Plouay, France
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Plouay is a small city in Brittany, France with a population of 5,166. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Plouay
Plouay is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France.
People
Economy
CHousing
B+Climate
| Population | 5,166 |
| Population Density | 199 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9147°, -3.3348° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Brittany |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (1 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,386 |
About Plouay
Plouay is a small city in France (Brittany) with a population of 5,166. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Plouay vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,386 |
| 68% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $124,000 |
| 56% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $620 |
| 47% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,066 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above France avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9147°N, 3.3348°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Plouay has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.8").
Schools in Plouay
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège privé Saint-Ouen Lasalle | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Marcel Pagnol | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle publique Arc-en-ciel | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Manéhouarn | - | - | - | - |
| École de Manéhouarn | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Sacré-Coeur | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Plouay
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Sympa | chanson française, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| France Bleu Breizh Izel | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOA | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Kreiz Breizh | breton | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Plouay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien couvent des Ursulines | ||||
| Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly | ||||
| Ecomusée des Forges | ||||
| Gauguin, l'atelier du Pouldu | ||||
| La Flore | ||||
| Le Presidial | ||||
| Les Bains de la Reine | ||||
| Maison de l'Ile Kerner | ||||
| Maison des Archers | ||||
| Musée de l'abeille vivante et Cité des fourmis | ||||
| Musée de la Compagnie des Indes | ||||
| Musée de la Marine | ||||
| Musée des arts africains | ||||
| Musée des Peintres | ||||
| Musée interactif | ||||
| Musée sous-marin du Pays de Lorient | ||||
| Tour Saint-Nicolas | ||||
| Tours Broërec'h | ||||
| Village de l'An Mil |
Libraries in Plouay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblio plage | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Lignol | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Ti Maria | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI du lycée Kerneuzec | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Socio Culturel | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Avalon | 0.0 | |||||
| Espace Culturel Passe Ouest | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque - Le Pré Carré | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque "Germaine Tillion" | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Anjela Duval | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Trinité-Langonnet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Langonnet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Larmor-Plage | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Locmalo | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Quimperlé | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Élsa Triolet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Passerelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Le Passe Temps | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Les Sources | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale de Bubry | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Paul-Alexis Robic | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Robert Badinter | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Yvonne Chauffin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-ludothèque de Ploërdut | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-ludothèque de Plouray | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque-Ludothèque du Croisty | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque/Ludothèque/Poste Meslan | 0.0 | |||||
| Mella'thèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Service Historique de la Défense | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plouay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halle Hervo | |||||
| Halles de Merville | |||||
| Halles provisoires de Merville | |||||
| Le Marché du terroir | |||||
| Marché Bio de Restalgon | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché de la Place St-Michel | |||||
| marché de Plouray | |||||
| Marché de Port-Louis | |||||
| Marché de producteur de Bubry | |||||
| Marché des producteurs de Lescouët Gouarec | |||||
| Place des Halles Saint-Louis |
Castles in Plouay
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Plouay
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Plouay
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Plouay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Plouay
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Plouay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie dubau | ||||
| Brasserie La Belle Joie | ||||
| La Déferle | ||||
| Yermat bier |
Stadiums & Teams in Plouay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Plouay
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport | LRT | Medium Airport |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | MXN | Medium Airport |
| Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport | SBK | Medium Airport |
| Vannes-Meucon Airport | VNE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Belle Île | BIC | Small Airport |
| Guiscriff Scaer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mellac Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pontivy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quiberon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Plouay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Plouay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plouay
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de Sion | |
| Chapelle Saint-Vincent | |
| Église Saint-Ouen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Plouay
What is the population of Plouay?
Plouay has a population of 5,166 residents and is located in France. The population density is 199 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles.
Is Plouay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,386, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Plouay?
Plouay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.
How is the job market in Plouay?
The unemployment rate in Plouay is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 310 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Plouay?
The median home value in Plouay is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620.