Hénanbihen is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of the Brittany region in northwestern France.
Administration
- Arrondissement: Saint-Brieuc
- Canton: Lamballe-Armor
- Mayor (2020‑2026): Bernard Douillet
- Intercommunality: CA Lamballe Terre et Mer
- INSEE code: 22078
- Postal code: 22640
Geography
- Location: Approximately 15 km southeast of Saint-Brieuc, the prefecture of Côtes-d'Armor.
- Area: 25.37 km² (9.79 sq mi).
- Elevation: Ranges from 27 m to 127 m above sea level.
- Hydrography: The commune is traversed by several small streams, the most notable being the Gouët River tributaries.
Demographics
- Population (2020): 1,735 inhabitants.
- Population trend: The commune has experienced modest growth since the early 2000s, reflecting broader rural stabilization trends in the region.
History
- The name Hénanbihen derives from Breton elements: hen (“old”) and an (“the”), combined with bihen, a local toponymic suffix possibly linked to a personal name or a geographical feature.
- Historical records indicate settlement activity dating back to the medieval period, with the parish church of Saint-Michel documented in the 12th century.
Economy
- The local economy is primarily agricultural, focusing on dairy farming, cereal cultivation, and mixed livestock.
- Small‑scale artisanal businesses and service enterprises serve the resident population and surrounding rural area.
Sites and Monuments
- Église Saint-Michel: A Romanesque‑style parish church featuring a 15th‑century bell tower and several preserved interior frescoes.
- Manor of La Rivière: A 17th‑century manor house listed as a historic monument, exemplifying regional stone architecture.
- War Memorial: Dedicated to the commune’s fallen from World War I and World War II.
Education and Services
- Primary school: École publique de Hénanbihen provides elementary education.
- Public facilities: Includes a town hall (mairie), community center, and a sports complex.
Transportation
- The D155 departmental road provides direct access to Saint‑Brieuc and neighboring communes.
- Public transport is limited to regional bus services linking Hénanbihen with larger urban centers.
Notable Persons
- No widely recognized figures are specifically associated with Hénanbihen in major national or international records.
All information reflects the latest data available from French governmental and regional sources as of 2023.
