Acheville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Acheville
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The church of Acheville
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 Acheville
Location in France
Acheville
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Lens | |
| Canton | Avion | |
| Intercommunality | CA Lens-Liévin | |
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3.04 km2 (1.17 sq mi) | |
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637 | |
| • Density | 209.5/km2 (542.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62003 /62320
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| Elevation | 51–71 m (167–233 ft) (avg. 59 m or 194 ft) |
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Acheville is a small commune (which is like a town or village) located in northern France. It is found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais, within the Pas-de-Calais department.
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About Acheville
Acheville is a quiet place in the Pas-de-Calais department. In 2014, about 637 people lived there. This makes it a small community. The village is part of the Lens arrondissement and the Avion canton, which are ways France organizes its local areas.
Where is Acheville located?
Acheville is situated in the northern part of France. It's in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, which is known for its history and flat landscapes. The village is not far from larger cities like Lens. Its location in northern France means it's relatively close to countries like Belgium.
What is a French Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town, village, or even a small city. Every part of France belongs to a commune. Each commune has a mayor and a local council that manage things like local services, schools, and roads. Acheville, like thousands of other places in France, is a commune.
Geography of Acheville
Acheville covers an area of about 3.04 square kilometers (which is a bit more than 1 square mile). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 51 meters to 71 meters. This means it's a relatively flat area, typical of many parts of northern France.
See also
In Spanish: Acheville para niños
