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Airaines
Commune
A rooftop view of Airaines, with the church of St-Denis
A rooftop view of Airaines, with the church of St-Denis
Coat of arms of Airaines
Coat of arms
Airaines is located in France
Airaines
Airaines
Location in France
Airaines is located in Hauts-de-France
Airaines
Airaines
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Somme
Arrondissement Amiens
Canton Ailly-sur-Somme
Intercommunality CC Somme Sud-Ouest
Area
1
 24.88 km2 (9.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2014)
 2,368
 • Density 95.18/km2 (246.51/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
80013 /80270
Elevation 15–116 m (49–381 ft)
(avg. 49 m or 161 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Airaines is a small town in northern France. It is located in the Somme area, which is part of the Hauts-de-France region. Airaines is known for its quiet charm and historical buildings.

Where is Airaines Located?

Airaines is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Amiens. It is also around 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Abbeville. This makes it a good spot to explore the Somme region.


Images for kids

  • Airaines Tours de Luynes avant 1914

    The towers before 1914

  • Airaines tours de Luynes 1

    Luynes towers in 2007

  • Airaines Notre-Dame avant 1914

    Notre-Dame church before 1914

  • Airaines Halle

    Market hall before 1914

  • Airaines église St-Denis (clocher face Sud) 1

    St-Denis church tower

  • Airaines panorama (avec tours de Luynes) 1

    Luynes towers

  • Airaines prieuré (vu depuis butte de Luynes)

    The Priory

See also

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