Categories in Le Faou
Crop GrowerFarmingAssociation or OrganizationRetirement HomePainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsFrench restaurantsRestaurantsLandscaperAtm'sBanksNursing AgencyOpticians and eyewearPsychologistBeauty salonsHair SalonResidential Property RentalsBed and breakfastsTaxis
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Le Faou
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Shopping | 13 |
| Real estate | 11 |
| Shopping other | 9 |
| Health and medical | 9 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Corporate management | 8 |
| Beauty salons | 7 |
| Unreachable | 7 |
| Religion | 6 |
| Electrical installation | 6 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Nurses | 6 |
Le Faou Facts
| Area | 11.9 km² |
| Population | 1,289 |
| Male Population | 595 (46.2%) |
| Female Population | 694 (53.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -12.0% |
| Median Age | 42.9 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 47.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,832 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.29456, -4.17927 |
| Postal Codes | 29590 |
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Le Faou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,075 | 1,297 | 1,464 | 1,702 | 1,289 | 1,298 | 1,287 |
| Population Density | 90.1 / km² | 108.6 / km² | 122.6 / km² | 142.6 / km² | 108 / km² | 108.7 / km² | 107.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLe Faou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 12% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Faou | +19.9% | -0.6% | -12% |
| France | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Faou Median Age
Median Age: 42.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Faou | 42.9 yrs | 47.2 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| France | 39.6 yrs | 41 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Le Faou Population Density
Population Density: 108 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Faou | 1,289 | 11.9 km² | 108 / km² |
| France | 65.9 million | 638,022.5 km² | 103 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Le Faou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Le Faou
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Le Faou
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Le Faou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,289 | $29,414 | $33,222 | $35,697 | $33,252 | $34,894 | $34,924 | $37,832 |
| Total GDP | $84.3M | $94.6M | $116M | $137.6M | $141.3M | $159.4M | $168.6M | $185.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Le Faou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Faou | 9,401 tn | 7.29 tn | 787.5 tons/km² |
| France | 485,797,691 tn | 7.38 tn | 761.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Le Faou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,401 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 787.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/16 | 9:27 PM | 3.9 | 30.1 km | 2,000 m | 2km WSW of Plabennec, France | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 10:49 PM | 3.5 | 6.1 km | 2,000 m | 6km S of Hopital-Camfrout, France | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/08 | 8:57 AM | 3.2 | 54.7 km | 10,600 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/07 | 3:50 AM | 3.5 | 51.9 km | 11,300 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/07 | 9:38 AM | 3 | 80.3 km | 15,500 m | North Atlantic Ocean | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/06 | 12:39 AM | 3.1 | 15.5 km | 20,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/06 | 6:26 PM | 3.4 | 70.9 km | 2,000 m | North Atlantic Ocean | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/06 | 12:23 PM | 3.1 | 52.7 km | 13,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/05 | 10:21 AM | 3.1 | 73.5 km | 9,700 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/05 | 9:13 AM | 3.4 | 74.3 km | 10,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Le Faou
Le Faou (Breton: Ar Faou) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
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