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Ham
Statue of General Foy
Statue of General Foy
Coat of arms of Ham
Coat of arms
Ham is located in France
Ham
Ham
Location in France
Ham is located in Hauts-de-France
Ham
Ham
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Somme
Arrondissement Péronne
Canton Ham
Intercommunality CC Est de la Somme
Area
1
9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
4,559
 • Density 479.9/km2 (1,243/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
80410 /80400
Elevation 57–84 m (187–276 ft)
(avg. 65 m or 213 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ham is a small town, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Somme department and the Hauts-de-France region. Ham is a place with a long history and interesting sights.

Where is Ham Located?

Ham is found in the northern part of France. It is very close to the border of another department called Aisne. This location means it's easy to travel to other nearby towns and regions.

Getting Around Ham

Roads in Ham

Several important roads pass through Ham. These include the D198, D930, and D937. These roads help people travel in and out of the commune. Other roads like the D435, D67, D932, and D186 end just outside Ham.

Train Travel in Ham

Ham also has its own train station. It is located on the edge of the commune. This makes it simple for people to travel by train to other cities and towns.


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