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Gouy-Saint-André is a small place in France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or village area. Gouy-Saint-André is located in the northern part of France.

What is Gouy-Saint-André?

Gouy-Saint-André is a commune, which is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local government area for a town or a group of villages. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They help manage things like local roads, schools, and services for the people living there.

Where is Gouy-Saint-André Located?

Gouy-Saint-André is found in a larger area called the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. A region is a big part of France, similar to a state or province in other countries. It helps organize different parts of the country.

Inside the Pas-de-Calais Department

Within the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, Gouy-Saint-André is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. A department is a smaller area than a region, but bigger than a commune. It's like a county. Departments help manage things like public services and local administration across several communes. So, Gouy-Saint-André is a commune inside the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, all in northern France.

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