Guémené-Penfao
A community guide to Guémené-Penfao in Pays de la Loire, la France.
- Population
- 4,963 residents
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 47.6304, -1.8327
History
The history of Guémené-Penfao is bound up with the broader story of Pays de la Loire. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across la France, Guémené-Penfao has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Guémené-Penfao sits at approximate coordinates 47.6304 latitude and -1.8327 longitude within Pays de la Loire. The terrain and natural features around Guémené-Penfao reflect those typical of its part of la France, 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 Pays de la Loire road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Guémené-Penfao is a populated place in Pays de la Loire, la France. The community supports 4,963 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Pays de la Loire. Its position within the broader regional network gives Guémené-Penfao a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Guémené-Penfao typically involves the regional road network of Pays de la Loire or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse la France. Local routes link Guémené-Penfao to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Pays de la Loire. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Guémené-Penfao.