Ligny-Saint-Flochel facts for kids
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Ligny-Saint-Flochel
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The church of Ligny-Saint-Flochel
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 Ligny-Saint-Flochel
Location in France
Ligny-Saint-Flochel
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise | |
| Intercommunality | CC Ternois | |
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5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi) | |
| Population
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233 | |
| • Density | 44.55/km2 (115.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62514 /62127
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| Elevation | 111–157 m (364–515 ft) (avg. 134 m or 440 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. | ||
Ligny-Saint-Flochel is a small commune in France. A commune is like a small town or village that has its own local government. Ligny-Saint-Flochel is located in the northern part of France, in a region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It is part of the Pas-de-Calais department.
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About Ligny-Saint-Flochel
Ligny-Saint-Flochel is a quiet place with a small population. In 2006, about 233 people lived there. It covers an area of 5.23 square kilometers. The village is known for its church, which you can see in the picture.
Where is Ligny-Saint-Flochel?
This commune is found in the northern part of France. It's in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the larger region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The nearest big city is Arras, which is the main city of the arrondissement that Ligny-Saint-Flochel belongs to.
How is Ligny-Saint-Flochel Governed?
Like all communes in France, Ligny-Saint-Flochel has a local government.
The Mayor
The head of the commune is the mayor. The mayor is chosen by the people living in the commune. For the period from 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Ligny-Saint-Flochel was Jean-Marie Cretel. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the village.
Administrative Divisions
Ligny-Saint-Flochel is part of several larger administrative areas:
- Arrondissement: It belongs to the Arrondissement of Arras. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France.
- Canton: It is also part of the Canton of Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise. Cantons are used for organizing elections and some local services.
- Intercommunality: Ligny-Saint-Flochel works together with other nearby communes in a group called the Communauté de communes du Ternois (often shortened to CC Ternois). This group helps communes share resources and work on bigger projects together.
Geography and Elevation
The land in Ligny-Saint-Flochel is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, changes across the commune. The lowest point is 111 meters (about 364 feet) above sea level, and the highest point is 157 meters (about 515 feet). The average elevation is around 134 meters (about 440 feet).
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