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Brest, Brittany

France

District capital48.3903° N, 4.4863° W

Brest is a city located in France, specifically in the province of Brittany. With a population of 144,899, it is a significant urban center in the region.

Population144,899
ProvinceBrittany
Coordinates48.3903° N, 4.4863° W
CountryFrance
Rank in France#26 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Brest Bretagne airport

BESInternational

8.1 km away

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Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base

LFRLRegional

12.5 km away

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Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield

FR-0446Local

16 km away

About Brest

Brest is situated at coordinates 48.39029° latitude and -4.48628° longitude. The city lies in the Northern and Western hemispheres, at an elevation of 49 meters. It operates within the Europe/Paris timezone.

In terms of population, Brest ranks #26 out of 34,380 cities in France. The total urban population of the country is approximately 65,295,700.

Cities in Brittany

Brest is part of the Brittany province. Specific rankings within the province are not available, and there are no other cities listed in the provided data.

Rennes227,830Quimper63,849Lorient58,112Vannes54,020Saint-Brieuc52,774Saint-Malo50,676Lanester24,352Fougères23,719Lannion21,473Concarneau21,397

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Brest includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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KéroriouNeighborhood
0.5 km
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L'HarteloireNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Le CarponNeighborhood
0.9 km
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PontaniouNeighborhood
1 km
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Saint-MartinCity
1 km
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Plateau des CapucinsCity
1.1 km
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Grand KerinouNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Petit KerinouNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Le SalouNeighborhood
1.2 km
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RecouvranceCity
1.2 km
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Poul ar BachetNeighborhood
1.4 km
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KérinouCity
1.4 km
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KerfautrasNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Le BouguenNeighborhood
1.4 km
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LanrédecCity
1.4 km
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ForestouNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Plateau de QuéliverzanNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Le Merle BlancNeighborhood
1.6 km
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ForestouNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Prat LedanNeighborhood
1.7 km

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Largest cities in France

#1 Paris2,138,551#2 Marseille877,215#3 Lyon520,774#4 Toulouse511,684#5 Nice342,669
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brest?

The population of Brest is 144,899.

In which province/state is Brest located?

Brest is located in the province of Brittany.

What are the coordinates of Brest?

The coordinates of Brest are 48.39029° latitude and -4.48628° longitude.

What is the elevation of Brest?

The elevation of Brest is 49 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Brest?

The nearest airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne airport, located 8.1 km away.

What is the population ranking of Brest in France?

Brest ranks #26 in population among cities in France.

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