Gauchin-Légal facts for kids
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Gauchin-Légal
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 Gauchin-Légal
Location in France
Gauchin-Légal
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Béthune |
| Canton | Houdain |
| Intercommunality | Artois |
| Area
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6.03 km2 (2.33 sq mi) |
| Population
(1999)
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331 |
| • Density | 54.89/km2 (142.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62366 /62150
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| Elevation | 85–167 m (279–548 ft) (avg. 93 m or 305 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Gauchin-Légal is a small commune located in the northern part of France. A commune is like a small town or village with its own local government. It is found in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, within the Pas-de-Calais department.
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Discovering Gauchin-Légal
Gauchin-Légal is a quiet place in the French countryside. It is known for its peaceful setting and local charm. The commune is part of a larger area called the Béthune arrondissement.
Where is Gauchin-Légal Located?
This commune is situated in northern France. It is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is close to the border with Belgium. The specific department it belongs to is Pas-de-Calais.
People and Government
As of 1999, Gauchin-Légal had a population of 331 people. This makes it a very small community. Like all communes in France, it has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Gauchin-Légal was Claude Lemaitre.
Land and Nature
Gauchin-Légal covers an area of about 6.03 square kilometers (around 2.3 square miles). The land in the commune varies in height. Its lowest point is 85 meters (about 279 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 167 meters (about 548 feet). The average elevation is 93 meters (about 305 feet). This shows that the area has some gentle hills and valleys.
Images for kids
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Le gal de Gauchin
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Monument to war dead
