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Glomel

Glomel (French pronunciation: [ɡlɔmɛl]; Breton: Groñvel) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. The town is also home to the Guerphelès andalusite mine, the largest andalusite mining site in Europe.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
18063,062—    
18363,687+0.62%
18413,776+0.48%
18463,674−0.55%
18513,814+0.75%
18563,322−2.72%
18613,457+0.80%
18663,450−0.04%
18723,455+0.02%
18763,552+0.69%
18813,670+0.66%
18863,692+0.12%
18913,796+0.56%
18963,860+0.33%
19013,826−0.18%
19064,027+1.03%
YearPop.±% p.a.
19114,226+0.97%
19213,928−0.73%
19263,974+0.23%
19313,594−1.99%
19363,289−1.76%
19463,142−0.46%
19542,686−1.94%
19622,466−1.06%
1968 2,044−3.08%
1975 1,756−2.15%
1982 1,534−1.91%
1990 1,457−0.64%
1999 1,460+0.02%
2009 1,376−0.59%
2014 1,427+0.73%
2020 1,350−0.92%
Source: EHESS and INSEE (1968–2020)

Inhabitants of Glomel are called glomelois in French.

Geography

Glomel is located on the northern slope of the Montagnes Noires (french, Black Mountains). The Minez Du is the highest peak in the village. The village centre is located 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Rostrenen and 53 km (33 mi) north of Lorient.

Geology

The geology of Glomel is renowned for its exceptionally rich andalusite deposit, known for having the highest andalusite content in the world. This unique mineral, prized for its high-temperature resistance, has been extracted at the Guerphalès mine since 1970. The site, operated by Imerys, plays a crucial role in the global andalusite market, producing 65,000 tonnes annually, which accounts for 20-25% of global output.

Map

Breton language

In 2008, 25.47% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.

Churches

Civil heritage

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Des villages de Cassini aux communes d'aujourd'hui: Commune data sheet Glomel, EHESS (in French).
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  5. ^ MENGUY, Fabienne (8 February 2023). "Imerys à Glomel, seul site de production d'andalousite en Europe". Ouest-France.fr (in French). Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Glomel, petit village breton miné par sa carrière". Le Monde (in French). 5 March 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  7. ^ (in French) Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue