Locoal-Mendon
Locoal-Mendon (French pronunciation:[lɔkwalmɛ̃dɔ̃]; Breton: Lokoal-Mendon) is a commune in the Morbihandepartment of Brittany in north-western France.[3]
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% |
| 2023 | 3,530 | +0.55% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Breton language
In 2008, there was 17,81% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.[5]
See also
References
- ↑"Maires du Morbihan"(PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
- ↑"Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ↑INSEE commune file
- ↑Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
- ↑(in French)Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue
External links
- 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)
Categories:
- Communes of Morbihan
- Morbihan geography stubs