Sainte-Hélène, Morbihan
Sainte-Hélène (Breton: Santez-Elen) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.
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The town hall in Sainte-Hélène | |
Coat of arms | |
Location of Sainte-Hélène | |
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Coordinates: 47°43′15″N 3°12′12″W | |
Country | France |
Region | Brittany |
Department | Morbihan |
Arrondissement | Lorient |
Canton | Pluvigner |
Intercommunality | Blavet Bellevue Océan |
Government | |
• Mayor (2008—2014) | Emmanuel Giquel |
Area 1 | 8.08 km2 (3.12 sq mi) |
Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 1,247 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 56220 /56700 |
Elevation | 0–20 m (0–66 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Demographics
Inhabitants of Sainte-Hélène are called in French Hélénois.
Economy
The area is primarily an agricultural community, but also relies increasingly on the tourist industry, offering a range of 'gîte' accommodation and attracting visitors to the Étel estuary area.
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See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- Mayors of Morbihan Association (in French)
- INSEE commune file
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