Athies, Pas-de-Calais facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Athies
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Arras-Nord | |
| Intercommunality | Arras | |
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4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi) | |
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930 | |
| • Density | 214.3/km2 (555/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62042 /62223
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| Elevation | 47–103 m (154–338 ft) (avg. 51 m or 167 ft) |
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Athies is a small town, also called a commune, located in northern France. It's part of the Pas-de-Calais department, which is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. It's a quiet place where people live and work, contributing to the local community.
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About Athies
Athies is a charming commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or village. It has its own local council and a mayor who helps run things.
Where is Athies?
Athies is found in the northern part of France. It's specifically located in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is part of a larger area called the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Imagine France as a big puzzle; Athies is a small piece in the northern section.
Location Details
- Athies is close to the city of Arras.
- It's part of the Arras-Nord canton, which is a smaller administrative area.
- The town sits at an elevation of about 51 meters (around 167 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 47 meters and its highest is 103 meters.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Each commune has a mayor and a municipal council. They are responsible for managing local services like schools, roads, and public spaces. Athies is one of many thousands of communes across France.
People of Athies
According to a 1999 count, about 930 people lived in Athies. The people who live in a commune are called its population. The size of a commune can vary a lot, from tiny villages to large cities. Athies is considered a smaller commune based on its population.
Local Leadership
The mayor of Athies is Jean-Marc Parmentier. A mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people of the commune to lead and make decisions for the community. Mayors usually serve for a specific period, called a term. Jean-Marc Parmentier served from 2008 to 2014.
How Big is Athies?
The total area of Athies is about 4.34 square kilometers (or about 1.67 square miles). This makes it a relatively small area. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 600 football fields!
See also
In Spanish: Athies (Paso de Calais) para niños
