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Fampoux
The town hall of Fampoux
The town hall of Fampoux
Coat of arms of Fampoux
Coat of arms
Fampoux is located in France
Fampoux
Fampoux
Location in France
Fampoux is located in Hauts-de-France
Fampoux
Fampoux
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Pas-de-Calais
Arrondissement Arras
Canton Arras-2
Intercommunality Communauté urbaine d'Arras
Area
1
8.64 km2 (3.34 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
1,203
 • Density 139.24/km2 (360.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62323 /62118
Elevation 45–102 m (148–335 ft)
(avg. 67 m or 220 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Fampoux is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the Hauts-de-France region and is part of the Pas-de-Calais department.

What is Fampoux?

Fampoux is a commune, which is like a local government area in France. It's similar to a town or a small district. Each commune has its own mayor and local council.

Where is Fampoux Located?

Fampoux is in northern France. It's part of the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is known for its history and its location close to the English Channel.

How Many People Live There?

As of January 2019, about 1,203 people lived in Fampoux. This makes it a small community.

Local Government in Fampoux

Like all communes in France, Fampoux has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town and make decisions for its residents.

The Mayor of Fampoux

The mayor of Fampoux is Géry Coulon. He was in office from 2008 to 2014. The mayor works with a council to serve the community.

What is an Intercommunality?

Fampoux is part of something called the Communauté urbaine d'Arras. This is a group of communes that work together on bigger projects. They might share services like public transport or waste management.

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