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Locoal-Mendon

Locoal-Mendon (French pronunciation: [lɔkwal mɛ̃dɔ̃]; Breton: Lokoal-Mendon) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.

Toponymy

Known as Locus Sancti Guitali in 1037 and Sanctus Gudualus in 1387. From the Breton lok which means hermitage (cf.: Locminé), and Goal which is a name for the Breton saint Gudwal, Gurval or Gutual, eponym also of Gulval. Mendon is derives probably from the Breton men which means rock and don which means deep.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,750—    
1975 1,665−0.71%
1982 1,881+1.76%
1990 2,080+1.26%
1999 2,182+0.53%
2007 3,033+4.20%
2012 3,241+1.34%
2017 3,416+1.06%
Source: INSEE

Breton language

In 2008, there was 17,81% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Maires du Morbihan" (PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  5. ^ (in French) Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue