Bécourt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bécourt
Commune
The church of Bécourt
Coat of arms
Bécourt Location in France Show map of France Bécourt Location in Hauts-de-France Show map of Hauts-de-France
Country	France
Region	Hauts-de-France
Department	Pas-de-Calais
Arrondissement	Montreuil
Canton	Lumbres
Intercommunality	Communauté de communes du Haut Pays du Montreuillois
Area 1	6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	62102 /62240
Elevation	144–202 m (472–663 ft) (avg. 154 m or 505 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Bécourt is a small commune located in the northern part of France. It's found in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, specifically within the Pas-de-Calais department.

Discover Bécourt

Bécourt is a quiet place in the French countryside. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere and the local church, which is a key landmark.

Where is Bécourt Located?

Bécourt is situated in the northern part of France.

• It's part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in the very north of France, close to Belgium.
• Within this region, Bécourt belongs to the Pas-de-Calais department. Departments are like smaller administrative areas within a region.
• The closest larger town is Montreuil, which is the main town of the arrondissement (a type of district) that Bécourt is in.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village.

• Every part of France belongs to a commune.
• Communes can be very small, like Bécourt, or very large, like the city of Paris.
• Each commune has its own local government and a mayor.

Who Manages Bécourt?

Like all communes in France, Bécourt has a mayor and a local council that help run things.

• The mayor of Bécourt is Marie-Dorothée Flahaut.
• The mayor and the council are elected by the people living in the commune.
• They make decisions about local services, like roads, schools, and community events.

What is an Intercommunality?

Sometimes, small communes like Bécourt work together with their neighbors. This is called an "intercommunality."

• Bécourt is part of the Communauté de communes du Haut Pays du Montreuillois.
• This group of communes works together on bigger projects that benefit everyone, like waste management or economic development. It helps them share resources and get more done.

Quick Facts About Bécourt

• Area: Bécourt covers about 6.03 square kilometers (which is about 2.3 square miles).
• Elevation: The land in Bécourt is generally hilly. The lowest point is 144 meters (472 feet) above sea level, and the highest point is 202 meters (663 feet).
• Postal Code: The postal code for Bécourt is 62240. This helps mail get to the right place!