Beauvois facts for kids
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The church of Beauvois
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 Beauvois
Location in France
Beauvois
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Ternois | |
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2.68 km2 (1.03 sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62101 /62130
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| Elevation | 100–139 m (328–456 ft) (avg. 119 m or 390 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. | ||
Beauvois is a small village, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Pas-de-Calais department, which is like a county or region in France. Beauvois is found in the larger Nord-Pas-de-Calais area.
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Exploring Beauvois: Location and Surroundings
Beauvois is a quiet village. It is about 50 kilometers (30 miles) west-northwest of a city called Arras. You can find Beauvois where two roads, the D104 and the D99, meet.
Understanding the Population of Beauvois
The number of people living in Beauvois has changed over the years. In 1962, there were 110 residents. By 1968, the population grew to 136 people. It then stayed around 120 to 130 people for many years. In 1999, about 125 people lived in Beauvois.
Places to Visit in Beauvois
- The most important building in Beauvois is the Church of St. Jean-Baptiste. This church was built in the 19th century.
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