Caudan (French pronunciation: [kodɑ̃]; Breton: Kaodan) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. The writer Yvonne Chauffin (1905–1995), laureate of the Prix Breizh in 1970, died in Caudan.

Demographics

Inhabitants of Caudan are called in French Caudanais.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19682,686
19754,764+8.53%
19825,819+2.90%
19906,674+1.73%
19996,744+0.12%
20076,825+0.15%
20126,806−0.06%
20176,838+0.09%
20237,206+0.88%
Source: INSEE

Geography

Caudan is part of the urban area of Lorient city, located north of the town of Lanester.

See also

External links

  • Base Mérimée: , Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  • (in French)