Alquines facts for kids
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The church of Alquines
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 Alquines
Location in France
Alquines
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Omer | |
| Canton | Lumbres | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Lumbres | |
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10.51 km2 (4.06 sq mi) | |
| Population
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972 | |
| • Density | 92.48/km2 (239.53/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62024 /62850
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| Elevation | 83–211 m (272–692 ft) (avg. 100 m or 330 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. | ||
Alquines is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
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What is a Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor and a council that manage local services.
How Communes Work
Communes handle many things for their residents. This includes managing schools, maintaining roads, and providing public services. They are an important part of how France is organized.
Geography of Alquines
Alquines is situated in a lovely area of northern France. The land around Alquines varies in height. It ranges from 83 meters (about 272 feet) to 211 meters (about 692 feet) above sea level.
Size and Location
The commune of Alquines covers an area of about 10.51 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). Its exact location can be found using coordinates, which are like an address on a map: 50.7411 degrees north and 1.9931 degrees east.
People of Alquines
As of 2014, Alquines had a population of 972 people. This means it is a relatively small community. The people living in Alquines are called its residents.
Local Government
The mayor of Alquines is Jean-Marie Allouchery. He was elected for the term from 2014 to 2020. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the commune.
Landmarks in Alquines
One important building in Alquines is its church. The church is a central part of many French communes. It often serves as a historical and community gathering place.
See Also
In Spanish: Alquines para niños
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