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Plougar, France

Brittany · France

Plougar is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 726. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
726 Population 153/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$23,533 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$23,533 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$108,000 home value, $540/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population726
Density153/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$23,533
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$108,000
Rent$540
Housing Units290
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population726
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates48.5622°, -4.1414°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,328 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$23,533

About Plougar

Plougar is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 726. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plougar is $23,533, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Plougar vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$23,533
69% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above France avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below France avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plougar is $108,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $540 (54% below the national average of $1,163). There are 290 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,000
62% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$540
54% below France avg
Rent Burden25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units290

Property Tax

Climate in Plougar

Plougar has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1224 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.6° 140.4
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10° 117.6
Mar 8.6°C / 47°F 5.3° / 11.9° 82.5
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 91.3
May 12.8°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.8° 74.4
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 64.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13.1° / 20.8° 71.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 13.2° / 20.9° 75.1
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.4° 78.3
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.6° / 16° 130.8
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F 7° / 12.5° 146.6
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5° / 10.3° 152.0
Plougar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates48.5622°N, 4.1414°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above France avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Nov 21, 2013 1 km WSW of Plescop, France M4.5 137 km
Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 107 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 110 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 82 km
Jul 11, 2014 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.9 142 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 115 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 77 km
Jul 11, 2002 3 km NW of Pluduno, France M3.8 135 km
Feb 25, 2015 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey M3.7 137 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 31 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 119 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 145 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 74 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 103 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 34 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 88 km
May 2, 1990 2 km SSE of Arzon, France M3.4 148 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 149 km
Sep 17, 1994 33 km NE of Plouézec, France M3.4 119 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Plougar has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Plougar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Neptune classical, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Fréquence Mutine electro, emission MP3
Radio U MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Plougar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Château de Kerjean
CIAP Les enclos
Ecomusée des Monts d'Arrée
Espace du Sapeur-Pompier
Étables & écuries
Fonds Hélène & Édouard Leclerc pour la Culture
Fournil et Grenier
L’Histoire de Meneham en lien avec le monde
La Briqueterie
La Maison du Parc
Le Musée du Folgoët
Maison "Bothorel"
Maison Cornec
Maison de la rivière - Écomusée
Maison des Dunes
Maison des Johnnies et de l'Oignon de Roscoff
Maison Du Filet Brodé
Maison du meunier
Maison du patrimoine de La Roche-Maurice
Maison Fagot
Manège à engrenages
Moulin du bas
Moulin du haut
Musée de l'Enclos
Musée de la fraise
Musée du Coquillage
Musée du Léon
Musée Maritime
Musée Ti Gwechall
Musée Yan' Dargent
Ossuaire Saint-Cadou
Tannerie

Libraries in Plougar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste Le Breton0.0
Bibliothèque du Finistère, Antenne du Pays de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Xavier Grall0.0
Bibliothèque Ti Mat Da Lenn0.0
Des livres et vous0.0
L'Atelier0.0
La Biblio0.0
La Maison du Cadran -Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Le Chat Pitre0.0
Lenn ha Dilenn0.0
Les Mille Feuilles0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque "An Ti Korn"0.0
Médiathèque Anjela Duval0.0
Médiathèque Imagine0.0
Médiathèque Janvec0.0
Médiathèque Jean Hamonou0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Les Mots d'Arrée0.0
Médiathèque Lucien-Cevaër0.0
Médiathèque Per Jakez Helias0.0
Médiathèque René Pétillon0.0
Médiathèque Xavier Grall0.0

Farmers Markets in Plougar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Ruche qui dit Oui!
Marché
Marché de Daoulas
Marché de Lesneven
Marché de Roscoff
Marche de Saint-Paul-de-Leon
Marché du Samedi
Marché saisonnier de Brignogan-Plages
Vente à la Ferme - Fromages, Viandes, Légumes

Breweries in Plougar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie D’istribilh
Brasserie de Trévarn
Brasserie du Merlin
Brasserie Kerav'ale, Cidrerie Rosko
Brasserie Sklent
PAB
Penn ar Batz

Airports Near Plougar

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lannion AirportLAIMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Morlaix-Ploujean AirportMXNMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Guiscriff Scaer AirfieldSmall Airport
Mellac Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Poullaouen Le Stancou AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plougar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Pierre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plougar

What is the population of Plougar?

Plougar has a population of 726 residents and is located in France. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

Is Plougar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,533, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $108,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $540 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Plougar?

Plougar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Plougar?

The job market in Plougar faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plougar?

The median home value in Plougar is $108,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $540.

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