Pont-Scorff
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Pont-Scorff (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃skɔʁf]; Breton: Pont-Skorf) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. It takes its name from the river Scorff, which flows through the town.
Geography
The town lies in the valley of the river Scorff. Historically, it belongs to Vannetais. The town is located 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Lorient.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,704 | — |
| 1975 | 1,758 | +0.45% |
| 1982 | 2,295 | +3.88% |
| 1990 | 2,312 | +0.09% |
| 1999 | 2,623 | +1.41% |
| 2007 | 3,087 | +2.06% |
| 2012 | 3,407 | +1.99% |
| 2017 | 3,744 | +1.90% |
| 2023 | 4,037 | +1.26% |
| Source: INSEE |
Inhabitants of Pont-Scorff are called in French Scorvipontains or Scorffipontais.
Breton language
The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 22 February 2008.
In 2008, 8.74% of children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.
See also
- Communes of the Morbihan department
- Gaston-Auguste Schweitzer Sculptor statue of Fernand de Langle de Cary
External links
- Base Mérimée: , Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- (in French)