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Plougonvelin, France

Brittany · France

Plougonvelin is a small town in Brittany, France with a population of 3,009. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,009 Population 923/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$29,473 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,473 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $686/mo rent

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About Plougonvelin

Plougonvelin

Plougonvelin is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.

People

Population3,009
Density923/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,473
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$137,200
Rent$686
Housing Units1,204
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population3,009
Population Density923 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates48.3406°, -4.7185°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceBrittany
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$29,473

About Plougonvelin

Plougonvelin is a small town in France (Brittany) with a population of 3,009. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Plougonvelin is $29,473, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Plougonvelin vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,473
61% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above France avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below France avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Plougonvelin is $137,200, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $686 (41% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,204 total housing units in the city. 26.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,200
51% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$686
41% below France avg
Rent Burden26.2%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,204

Property Tax

Climate in Plougonvelin

Plougonvelin 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
Plougonvelin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above France avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density923/sq mi
Coordinates48.3406°N, 4.7185°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 19, 2020.

Sep 30, 2002 3 km W of Languidic, France M4.2 126 km
Sep 30, 2002 1 km E of Languidic, France M4.1 130 km
Oct 11, 1995 1 km SSE of Querrien, France M3.9 99 km
Apr 23, 2002 1 km ESE of Melgven, France M3.8 83 km
Mar 28, 2002 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France M3.8 147 km
Jul 18, 2004 6 km WSW of Groix, France M3.8 120 km
Feb 19, 2020 3 km ESE of Brest, France M3.7 20 km
Aug 22, 1998 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France M3.6 108 km
Aug 24, 1996 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France M3.5 119 km
May 3, 1999 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France M3.5 67 km
Apr 22, 1995 6 km E of Binic, France M3.5 149 km
May 14, 1994 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France M3.5 95 km
Dec 11, 2013 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France M3.5 36 km
May 7, 2000 65 km S of Guilvinec, France M3.4 132 km
Mar 21, 2003 10 km SE of Groix, France M3.4 132 km
Feb 9, 2005 2 km N of Plouay, France M3.4 112 km
Oct 14, 2002 98 km S of Hugh Town, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km WSW of Baud, France M3.3 133 km
Jan 31, 1996 1 km WNW of Plouharnel, France M3.3 144 km
Apr 5, 2002 0 km NNW of Gouézec, France M3.3 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Plougonvelin has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Plougonvelin

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Roz Avel
École primaire privée Sacré Coeur
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Radio Stations near Plougonvelin

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 Plougonvelin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
70.8
70.8
Battle of the Atlantic Memorial
Fort Montbarey
L'Ancre An Eor
Maison de l'Algue
Maison de la photographie
Maison des Abers
Maison des Minéraux
Musée de Saint-Mathieu
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Drummond Castle
Musée du Patrimoine
Musée du phare
Musée du Ponant
Musée Mémoires 39-45
Musée national de la Marine
Sémaphore
Tour Tanguy

Libraries in Plougonvelin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau0.0
Bibliothèque Henri Queffélec0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'INSPÉ de Brest0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire des Lettres et Sciences Humaines0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire du Bouguen0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Pôle Santé0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Centre de documentation de l'institut de Géoarchitecture0.0
Jacque Prevert0.0
L'Écume des Mer0.0
Ludothèque & Bibliothèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bellevue0.0
Médiathèque de la Cavale Blanche0.0
Médiathèque de Lambézellec0.0
Médiathèque de Saint-Renan0.0
Médiathèque des Quatre-Moulins0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand-Les Capucins0.0
Médiathèque Jo Fourn - Europe0.0
Médiathèque L'Odyssée0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque Neptune0.0
Médiathèque Pierre Arzel0.0
Médiathèque Saint-Martin0.0
Saint pol roux0.0
Ty Boukin0.0

Farmers Markets in Plougonvelin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Kerinou
Halles Saint-Louis
Halles Saint-Martin
Le marché de la ferme de Messouflin
Marché Amiral Linois
Marché de Bellevue
Marché de Bourg-Blanc
Marché de Guilers
Marché de l'Europe
Marché de Lambézellec
Marché de Landéda
Marché de Lannilis
Marché de Ploudalmézeau
Marché de Plouguin
Marché de Plouzane
Marché de Saint-Pierre
Marché de Saint-Renan
Marché du Pilier Rouge
Marché Saint-Louis
Marché Saint-Martin
Marché Sanquer
Place Polygone

Hotels in Plougonvelin

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Hôtel du Large

Cafes in Plougonvelin

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'univers
Le Cap'Ouest

Cinemas in Plougonvelin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Dauphin

Monuments in Plougonvelin

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jardin du Vaéré
Stèle du Cosquer

Gas Stations in Plougonvelin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intermarché

Banks in Plougonvelin

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne

Breweries in Plougonvelin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Arvarus
Arvarus, brasserie incertaine
Beg ar Mor
Brasserie Cézon
Brasserie du Baril
Brasserie F-ORGE
En Bières inconnues
En bières inconnues

Airports Near Plougonvelin

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brest Bretagne airportBESLarge Airport
Landivisiau Air BaseLDVMedium Airport
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseMedium Airport
Quimper-Cornouaille AirportUIPMedium Airport
Ouessant AirportOUISmall Airport
Ploballanec Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Plouarzel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Plougonvelin

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Relais Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plougonvelin

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Église Saint-Gwenael

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 Plougonvelin

What is the population of Plougonvelin?

Plougonvelin has a population of 3,009 residents and is located in France. The population density is 923 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Plougonvelin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,473, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $137,200 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $686 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Plougonvelin?

Plougonvelin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

How is the job market in Plougonvelin?

The unemployment rate in Plougonvelin is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Plougonvelin?

The median home value in Plougonvelin is $137,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $686.

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