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Enquin-lez-Guinegatte
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The town hall of Enquin-lez-Guinegatte
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 Enquin-lez-Guinegatte
Location in France
Enquin-lez-Guinegatte
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Omer |
| Canton | Fruges |
| Intercommunality | CA Pays de Saint-Omer |
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20.02 km2 (7.73 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,607 |
| • Density | 80.27/km2 (207.90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62295 /62145
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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. | |
Enquin-lez-Guinegatte is a small town, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. This town was created on January 1, 2017. It was formed by joining two older towns: Enquin-les-Mines and Enguinegatte. Enquin-les-Mines is the main part of the new town.
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About Enquin-lez-Guinegatte
Enquin-lez-Guinegatte is a commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a township or a small municipality. It is the smallest division of local government in France.
Where is Enquin-lez-Guinegatte?
This town is located in the Pas-de-Calais department. A department is a bit like a county or a state in other countries. Pas-de-Calais is in the northern part of France. It is known for its history and its closeness to the English Channel.
How Enquin-lez-Guinegatte Was Formed
Enquin-lez-Guinegatte is a relatively new commune. It was officially established on January 1, 2017. This happened when two older communes decided to merge. These two towns were Enquin-les-Mines and Enguinegatte. Merging towns can help them share resources and work together more efficiently. Enquin-les-Mines became the main administrative center of the new combined commune.
Who Leads Enquin-lez-Guinegatte?
Like all communes in France, Enquin-lez-Guinegatte has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. They are responsible for managing the town's services and representing its people. The current mayor of Enquin-lez-Guinegatte is Hervé Dupont. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026.
Local Government and Services
The mayor and the local council work together to provide services for the people living in Enquin-lez-Guinegatte. These services can include maintaining roads, managing local schools, and organizing community events. The town also works with other nearby communes as part of a larger group called the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer. This helps them cooperate on bigger projects.
Population and Area
As of 2021, the population of Enquin-lez-Guinegatte was 1,607 people. The town covers an area of about 20.02 square kilometers (which is about 7.73 square miles). This makes it a relatively small town in terms of both population and land size.
