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Bouret-sur-Canche
Coat of arms of Bouret-sur-Canche
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Bouret-sur-Canche is located in France
Bouret-sur-Canche
Bouret-sur-Canche
Location in France
Bouret-sur-Canche is located in Hauts-de-France
Bouret-sur-Canche
Bouret-sur-Canche
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Pas-de-Calais
Arrondissement Arras
Canton Auxi-le-Château
Intercommunality Région de Frévent
Area
1
4.87 km2 (1.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
245
 • Density 50.31/km2 (130.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62163 /62270
Elevation 68–147 m (223–482 ft)
(avg. 76 m or 249 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bouret-sur-Canche is a small village in northern France. It is part of a larger area called a commune. This commune is located in the Pas-de-Calais department. The department is found within the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This area is in the northern part of France.

About Bouret-sur-Canche

Bouret-sur-Canche is a quiet place. It has a small population of about 245 people. This number was counted in 2009. The village covers an area of about 4.87 square kilometers. That's roughly 1.88 square miles.

Where is it Located?

The village is in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is known for its history. It is also close to the English Channel. Bouret-sur-Canche is named after the Canche river. This river flows nearby. The village sits at an elevation of about 76 meters (249 feet).

What is a Commune?

In France, a "commune" is like a local town or village area. It's the smallest unit of government. Each commune has its own mayor. The mayor helps manage the local services. These services include things like roads and schools. Bouret-sur-Canche is one of many communes in France.

Local Government

The mayor of Bouret-sur-Canche is Jean-Michel Delattre. He was elected to serve the community. The mayor works with a local council. They make decisions for the village. This helps the commune run smoothly.

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