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Henneveux is a small commune located in the northern part of France. It is found in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the larger region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Think of a commune as a local area with its own small government, like a town or village.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest kind of local government area. It's like a city, town, or village, but it has its own elected council and mayor. Henneveux is one of many thousands of communes across France. Even very small villages are communes!

Henneveux: Where is it Located?

Henneveux is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in the very north of France, close to the border with Belgium. The Pas-de-Calais department is known for its history and its coastline along the English Channel.

Understanding French Geography

  • Commune: This is the smallest local area, like a town or village. Henneveux is a commune.
  • Department: A department is a larger area, like a county or a state in some other countries. Pas-de-Calais is the department where Henneveux is located.
  • Region: A region is the biggest administrative area in France, made up of several departments. Nord-Pas-de-Calais is the region that includes Pas-de-Calais.

Life in Henneveux

Henneveux is a quiet place, typical of many smaller communes in rural France. People who live here often enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. The commune has its own local services, managed by the commune's council, to help its residents.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Henneveux has a local government. This government is made up of a mayor and a municipal council. They are elected by the people who live in Henneveux. Their job is to manage local services like roads, schools (if there are any in the commune), and other community needs.

The Role of the Mayor

The mayor of a commune is a very important person. They are in charge of making sure the commune runs smoothly. They also represent the commune when dealing with the department or regional governments.

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