Theix
| Theix Teiz | ||
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The Château of Plessis-Josso, in Theix | ||
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  Theix | ||
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Location within Brittany region  Theix | ||
| Coordinates: 47°37′47″N 2°39′17″W / 47.6297°N 2.6547°WCoordinates: 47°37′47″N 2°39′17″W / 47.6297°N 2.6547°W | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Morbihan | |
| Arrondissement | Vannes | |
| Canton | Vannes-Est | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Vannes | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008—2014) | Yves Questel | |
| Area1 | 47.13 km2 (18.20 sq mi) | |
| Population (1999)2 | 5,029 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 56251 / 56450 | |
| Elevation | 2–25 m (6.6–82.0 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
Theix (Breton: Teiz) is a former commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Theix-Noyalo.[1]
Demographics
Inhabitants of Theix are called in French Theixois.
Breton language
In 2008, there was 25,37% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.[2]
Sightseeing
- Château du Plessis-Josso, a well-preserved 15th century fortified manor-house.
See also
References
- ↑ Arrêté préfectoral 5 November 2015 (French)
- ↑ (French) Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Theix. |
- Official website (French)
- French Ministry of Culture list for Theix (French)
- Map of Theix on Michelin (English)
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