Achiet-le-Grand facts for kids
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Achiet-le-Grand
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 Achiet-le-Grand
Location in France
Achiet-le-Grand
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Bapaume | |
| Intercommunality | Région de Bapaume | |
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5.08 km2 (1.96 sq mi) | |
| Population
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1,016 | |
| • Density | 200.00/km2 (518.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62005 /62121
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| Elevation | 104–136 m (341–446 ft) (avg. 117 m or 384 ft) |
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Achiet-le-Grand is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and is part of the Pas-de-Calais department.
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Discovering Achiet-le-Grand
Achiet-le-Grand is a charming commune in northern France. It is known for its quiet, rural setting. The area is mostly made up of farmlands and small villages.
Where is Achiet-le-Grand Located?
This commune is in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. It is in the northern part of France, not far from the border with Belgium.
Geographical Details
Achiet-le-Grand is situated in the Arras arrondissement. It is also part of the Bapaume canton. The village sits at an elevation of about 117 meters (384 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 104 meters, and its highest is 136 meters. The total area of the commune is 5.08 square kilometers.
People and Community
In 1999, the population of Achiet-le-Grand was 1,016 people. This makes it a small but friendly community. The people who live here are called its residents.
Local Government
The mayor of Achiet-le-Grand is Michel Ficheuz. The mayor is the leader of the local government. They help manage the town and its services for the people living there. The commune is also part of the Région de Bapaume intercommunality. This means it works with nearby towns on shared projects.
See also
In Spanish: Achiet-le-Grand para niños
