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
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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
- ^ "Maires du Morbihan" (PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ (in French) Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Locoal-Mendon.
- Base Mérimée: Search for heritage in the commune, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- Cultural Heritage (in French)
- Mayors of Morbihan Association (in French)
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