Saint Monans
A community guide to Saint Monans in Scotland, y Deyrnas Unedig.
- Population
- 1,230 residents
- Region
- Scotland
- Country
- y Deyrnas Unedig
- Coordinates
- 56.2065, -2.7682
Community and amenities
Saint Monans offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Scotland: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Saint Monans's residents. Visitors passing through Saint Monans encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Saint Monans is a populated place in Scotland, y Deyrnas Unedig. The community supports 1,230 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Scotland. Its position within the broader regional network gives Saint Monans a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Saint Monans sits at approximate coordinates 56.2065 latitude and -2.7682 longitude within Scotland. The terrain and natural features around Saint Monans reflect those typical of its part of y Deyrnas Unedig, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Scotland road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Climate
The climate at Saint Monans is temperate, with marked seasonal variation between summer and winter, reflecting its location at latitude 56.21 within y Deyrnas Unedig. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Saint Monans experience. Visitors planning a trip to Saint Monans should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.