Ouessant

Also known as Ushant

Ushant (; , ; , ) is a French island at the southwestern end of the English Channel that marks the westernmost point of metropolitan France. It belongs to Brittany and in medieval times, Léon. In lower tiers of government, it is a commune in the Finistère department. It is the only place in Brittany, save for Brittany itself, with a separate name in English.

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Ouessant is a commune in France, situated within the canton of Ouessant, Finistère, and the arrondissement of Brest. It serves as the capital of the canton of Ouessant. The municipality is located in the Iroise Sea and has an area of 15.58. Its official name is Ouessant, and the residents are referred to as Ouessantins and Ouessantines.

The population of Ouessant is 1,814, comprising 399 males and 436 females. The postal code for the area is 29242. Elevation above sea level is recorded as 61. The associated electoral district is the canton of Saint-Renan.

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Place details

Locality: Ouessant
Region: Bretagne
Country: France
Population: 0

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Key facts

French commune.name: Ushant
French commune.commune status: Commune
French commune.image: Ushant SPOT 1273.jpg
French commune.caption: Satellite image of Ushant in 2003
French commune.image coat of arms: COA fr Ouessant.svg
French commune.arrondissement: Brest
French commune.canton: Saint-Renan
French commune.INSEE: 29155
French commune.postal code: 29242
French commune.mayor: Denis Palluel
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.elevation m: 30
French commune.elevation min m: 0
French commune.elevation max m: 61
French commune.area km2: 15.58
French commune.website: Official website
French commune.image flag: Flag of Ushant.svg

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Population
Climate
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Cultural ties to Scotland
Transport
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Media and art references
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==Geography== Neighbouring islets include Keller Island () and Kadoran () to the north. The channel between Ushant and Keller is called the . To the southeast, Ushant is separated from the Ponant Islands by the Fromveur Passage; the Ushant side of the strait is marked by La Jument lighthouse, on a rock about 300 metres offshore.

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