Fresnoy-en-Gohelle facts for kids
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Fresnoy-en-Gohelle
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 Fresnoy-en-Gohelle
Location in France
Fresnoy-en-Gohelle
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Vimy | |
| Intercommunality | Osartis | |
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2.98 km2 (1.15 sq mi) | |
| Population
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199 | |
| • Density | 66.78/km2 (173.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62358 /62580
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| Elevation | 42–70 m (138–230 ft) (avg. 60 m or 200 ft) |
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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. | ||
Fresnoy-en-Gohelle is a small and quiet commune in northern France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It is found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This region is in the Pas-de-Calais department.
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About Fresnoy-en-Gohelle
Fresnoy-en-Gohelle is a very small place. It has a population of about 199 people. This number was counted in 1999. The total area of the commune is 2.98 square kilometers. That's about 1.15 square miles.
Where is Fresnoy-en-Gohelle?
This commune is located in the northern part of France. It is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is known for its history and geography. The coordinates for Fresnoy-en-Gohelle are 50.366 degrees north and 2.890 degrees east. This helps us find it on a map.
How High is the Town?
Fresnoy-en-Gohelle sits at an average height of 60 meters above sea level. This is about 197 feet. The lowest point in the commune is 42 meters high. The highest point reaches 70 meters. This means the land is not completely flat.
Who Leads the Town?
Like all communes in France, Fresnoy-en-Gohelle has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Michel Volanti. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like local services and public spaces.
What is an Intercommunality?
Fresnoy-en-Gohelle is part of something called "Osartis". This is an "intercommunality". It means several communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps small towns like Fresnoy-en-Gohelle. They can do more together than alone.
