Achicourt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Achicourt
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 Achicourt
Location in France
Achicourt
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Arras-Sud | |
| Intercommunality | Arras | |
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5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi) | |
| Population
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7,695 | |
| • Density | 1,295.5/km2 (3,355.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62004 /62217
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| Elevation | 60–101 m (197–331 ft) (avg. 72 m or 236 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Achicourt is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais and is part of the Pas-de-Calais department.
Achicourt is close to the city of Arras. It's a place where people live and work, just like many towns you might know.
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What is a French Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council.
Who is the Mayor of Achicourt?
The mayor of Achicourt is a person chosen by the people to lead the town. Their job is to help manage the town's services and make decisions for the community. The mayor of Achicourt is Pascal Lachambre. He was elected to this role.
Where is Achicourt Located?
Achicourt is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in northern France, not far from the border with Belgium. It's known for its flat lands and often has a cool climate.
What is the Pas-de-Calais Department?
A department is like a county or a larger area within a region. The Pas-de-Calais department is named after the Pas de Calais, which is the narrowest part of the English Channel. This area has a lot of history and important cities.
How Big is Achicourt?
Achicourt covers an area of about 5.94 square kilometers. That's roughly 2.3 square miles. In 1999, about 7,695 people lived there. This makes it a medium-sized town.
What is the Elevation of Achicourt?
The town is located at an average height of 72 meters (about 236 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in Achicourt is 60 meters (197 feet) high, and the highest point is 101 meters (331 feet) high. This means the land in Achicourt is a bit hilly in some places.
See also
In Spanish: Achicourt para niños
