Avesnes-le-Comte facts for kids
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Avesnes-le-Comte
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 Avesnes-le-Comte
Location in France
Avesnes-le-Comte
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Avesnes-le-Comte | |
| Intercommunality | Atrébatie | |
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9.38 km2 (3.62 sq mi) | |
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1,983 | |
| • Density | 211.41/km2 (547.5/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62063 /62810
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| Elevation | 99–154 m (325–505 ft) (avg. 152 m or 499 ft) |
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Avesnes-le-Comte is a small town in northern France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local government area. This town is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and the Pas-de-Calais department.
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About Avesnes-le-Comte
Avesnes-le-Comte is a charming commune in the beautiful French countryside. It is a place where people live and work, with its own local government. Communes are the smallest areas of local government in France.
Where is Avesnes-le-Comte?
This commune is located in the northern part of France. It belongs to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in the very north of France, close to Belgium. Avesnes-le-Comte is also part of the Pas-de-Calais department, which is a smaller area within the region.
People and Area
Avesnes-le-Comte is home to a community of people. According to information from 1999, about 1,983 people lived there. The commune covers an area of about 9.38 square kilometers (about 3.6 square miles). This makes it a relatively small town in terms of both people and size.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Avesnes-le-Comte has its own local government. This government helps manage the town's daily life. The head of the local government is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Avesnes-le-Comte was Jean Picque. The mayor and the local council make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Avesnes-le-Comte para niños
