Louannec
Louannec (French pronunciation: [lwanɛk]; Breton: Louaneg) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.
Population
The inhabitants are called louannecains in French and louanegad (Louanegiz) in Breton.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,170 | — |
| 1975 | 1,619 | +4.75% |
| 1982 | 2,191 | +4.42% |
| 1990 | 2,195 | +0.02% |
| 1999 | 2,384 | +0.92% |
| 2007 | 2,853 | +2.27% |
| 2012 | 3,020 | +1.14% |
| 2017 | 3,068 | +0.32% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Breton language
In 2008, 5.82% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.
Personalities
- Saint Ives of Helory, who died in Louannec on 19 May 1303.
- Maodez Glanndour (1909-1986), Breton-language poet.