Basseux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Basseux
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A general view of Basseux
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 Basseux
Location in France
Basseux
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 | Communauté urbaine d'Arras | |
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3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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135 | |
| • Density | 40.30/km2 (104.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62085 /62123
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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. | ||
Basseux is a small commune located in northern France. It is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. This area is found within the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. A commune is like a local administrative area, often a town or village, with its own local government.
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Understanding Basseux's Location
Basseux is situated in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is in the very north of France. It is known for its coastlines along the English Channel. The region Nord-Pas-de-Calais is one of France's administrative areas. It helps organize local services and government.
What is a French Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest administrative division. It is similar to a municipality or a local town. Each commune has a mayor and a local council. They manage daily life for the people living there. This includes things like schools, roads, and local services. Basseux is one of thousands of communes in France.
The Role of the Mayor
The mayor of Basseux is Roger Karpinski. A mayor is the head of the local government in a commune. They are elected by the people who live there. The mayor's job is to make sure the commune runs smoothly. They oversee local projects and represent the community.
Population and Size
Basseux is a very small commune. As of January 2019, it had a population of 135 people. Its total area is 3.35 square kilometers. This makes it one of the smaller communes in the Pas-de-Calais department. Small communes like Basseux are often quiet and rural.
Images for kids
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The school
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The church
See also
In Spanish: Basseux para niños
