Damgan
Commune in Brittany, France
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Damgan (French pronunciation: [damgɑ̃];[3][4] Damgan in Breton) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[5]
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The church in the village of Pénerf, in Damgan commune | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
 Location of Damgan | |
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| Coordinates: 47°31′14″N 2°34′36″W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Morbihan |
| Arrondissement | Vannes |
| Canton | Muzillac |
| Intercommunality | Arc Sud Bretagne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Jean-Marie Labesse[1] |
Area 1 | 10.16 km2 (3.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[2] | 1,943 |
| • Density | 191.2/km2 (495.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 56052 /56750 |
| 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. | |
Geography
Damgan is a coastal town located on the south coast of Brittany. The town is located 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Vannes. The river Penerf forms a natural boundary to the west. Historically Damgan belongs to Vannetais and Lower Brittany.
Population
Inhabitants of Damgan are called in French Damganais.
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Tourism
Damgan is a seaside resort. It is a very popular summer destination. As of 2020, 73.5% of the properties are holiday homes,[8] the highest percentage in Morbihan.
Gallery
Sunset near La tour des Anglais.
