Pont-Scorff Explained

Pont-Scorff
Native Name:Paou-Skorn
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Pont-Scorff (Morbihan).svg
Coordinates:47.835°N -3.4019°W
Insee:56179
Postal Code:56620
Arrondissement:Lorient
Canton:Guidel
Mayor:Pierrik Névannen[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Lorient Agglomération
Elevation Min M:2
Elevation Max M:72
Area Km2:23.50

Pont-Scorff (in French pronounced as /pɔ̃ skɔʁf/; Breton: Pont-Skorf) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[2] It takes its name from the river Scorff, which flows through the town.

Geography

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

Population

Inhabitants of Pont-Scorff are called in French Scorvipontains or Scorffipontais.

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.[3]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Maires du Morbihan. 7 July 2020. Préfecture du Morbihan.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM56179-pont-scorff INSEE commune file
  3. Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue

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