Morlaix

Morlaix (; , ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.

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Morlaix is a commune in France, situated in the Finistère department and the arrondissement of Morlaix. It serves as the capital of both the arrondissement of Morlaix and the canton of Morlaix. The town is located next to the Rivière de Morlaix and shares borders with Plouezoc'h, Garlan, Plougonven, and Plourin-lès-Morlaix. Its postal code is 29600, and the local demonym is Morlaisiens or Morlaisiennes.

The commune has an area of 24.82 and an elevation above sea level of 104. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 19,919 residents and another citing 17,516. Morlaix is twinned with Würselen, Truro, Réo, and Chełm. Agnès Le Brun is the head of government.

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Place details

Locality: Morlaix
Region: Bretagne
Country: France
Population: 17,516
Timezone: Europe/Paris

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Key facts

French commune.name: Morlaix
French commune.native name: Montroulez
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image: Vue de Morlaix.JPG
French commune.caption: Morlaix with its viaduct in the background
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason ville fr Morlaix (Finistère).svg
French commune.elevation min m: 0
French commune.elevation max m: 104
French commune.arrondissement: Morlaix
French commune.canton: Morlaix
French commune.INSEE: 29151
French commune.postal code: 29600
French commune.mayor: Jean-Paul Vermot
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.intercommunality: Morlaix Communauté
French commune.area km2: 24.82

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History
Leisure and tourism
Marina
Transport
Breton language
Population
Economy
Education
Climate
Personalities
Twin towns – sister cities
Gallery
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Morlaix (; , ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.

== History == The Battle of Morlaix, part of the Hundred Years' War, was fought near the town on 30 September 1342 between the English under William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton and the French under Charles, Duke of Brittany. The result was an English victory and has been viewed by historians as presaging the battle tactics of the Battle of Crécy four years later.

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