Bléquin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bléquin
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 Bléquin
Location in France
Bléquin
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Omer | |
| Canton | Lumbres | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Lumbres | |
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8.69 km2 (3.36 sq mi) | |
| Population
(1999)
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339 | |
| • Density | 39.01/km2 (101.04/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62140 /62380
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| Elevation | 98–208 m (322–682 ft) (avg. 115 m or 377 ft) |
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Bléquin is a small commune located in the northern part of France. A commune is like a local town or village area with its own government. Bléquin is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and specifically in the Pas-de-Calais department.
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What is Bléquin?
Bléquin is a quiet French commune, which is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it as a local community or a small town. It's a place where people live, work, and go to school, all managed by a local council.
Where is Bléquin Located?
Bléquin is found in the northern part of France. It's in a region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais, which is known for its history and connection to the English Channel. More specifically, it's in the Pas-de-Calais department. The commune covers an area of about 8.69 square kilometers (which is about 3.36 square miles). Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 98 meters (about 321 feet) to 208 meters (about 682 feet). The average height is around 115 meters (about 377 feet).
Who Leads Bléquin?
Like any town, Bléquin has leaders who help run things. The main leader of a commune in France is called the mayor.
What Does a Mayor Do?
The mayor is like the head of the town's government. They are in charge of making sure the commune runs smoothly. This includes things like managing local services, keeping public order, and representing the community. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Bléquin was Gérard Denquin.
Working Together: Intercommunality
Sometimes, small communes work together to share resources and services. This is called "intercommunality." Bléquin is part of a group called "Pays de Lumbres." This means Bléquin works with other nearby communes to handle things like waste collection, public transport, or economic development, which can be more efficient when done together.
How Many People Live in Bléquin?
According to a count done in 1999, Bléquin had a population of 339 people. This makes it a very small and peaceful community.
See also
- In Spanish: Bléquin para niños
