Bajus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bajus
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The church of Bajus
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 Bajus
Location in France
Bajus
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Béthune | |
| Canton | Bruay-la-Buissière | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane | |
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2.94 km2 (1.14 sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62077 /62150
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| Elevation | 87–158 m (285–518 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. | ||
Bajus is a small and friendly commune, which is like a town or village, located in the northern part of France. It is found in a region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais, within the Pas-de-Calais department.
Welcome to Bajus!
Bajus is a lovely place in northern France. It is known as a "commune," which is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it as a small town or village with its own local leaders.
Where is Bajus?
Bajus is situated in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This area is in the very north of France. It is not far from the border with Belgium.
What is a Commune?
A commune is a basic local area in France. It is like a municipality or a local council area. Each commune has its own mayor and local government. They manage things like local services and town planning. France has many thousands of communes.
Life in Bajus
Bajus is a small community. In January 2018, its population was recorded. The commune covers an area of about 2.94 square kilometers. This makes it a quiet and peaceful place to live.
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Bajus is Jean-Pierre Clément. A mayor is the head of the local government. They are elected by the people living in the commune. The mayor helps to run the town and make decisions for its residents.
