Pont-Scorff

Pont-Scorff (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ skɔʁf]; Breton: Pont-Skorf) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[3] It takes its name from the river Scorff, which flows through the town. Inhabitants of Pont-Scorff are called in French Scorvipontains or Scorffipontais.

Pont-Scorff
Paou-Skorn
The Scorff in Pont-Scorff
The Scorff in Pont-Scorff
Coat of arms of Pont-Scorff
Location of Pont-Scorff
Pont-Scorff is located in France
Pont-Scorff
Pont-Scorff
Pont-Scorff is located in Brittany
Pont-Scorff
Pont-Scorff
Coordinates: 47°50′06″N 3°24′07″W
CountryFrance
RegionBrittany
DepartmentMorbihan
ArrondissementLorient
CantonGuidel
IntercommunalityLorient Agglomération
Government
  Mayor (20202026) Pierrik Névannen[1]
Area
1
23.50 km2 (9.07 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[2]
3,897
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
56179 /56620
Elevation2–72 m (6.6–236.2 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

The town lies in the valley of the river Scorff. Historically, it belongs to Vannetais. The town is located 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Lorient.

Map

Topographic map

Breton language

The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 22 February 2008.

In 2008, 8.74% of children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Maires du Morbihan" (PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
  2. "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
  3. INSEE commune file
  4. (in French) Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue


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