Marles-les-Mines facts for kids
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Marles-les-Mines
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 Marles-les-Mines
Location in France
Marles-les-Mines
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Béthune | |
| Canton | Divion | |
| Intercommunality | Artois | |
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4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) | |
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5,869 | |
| • Density | 1,289.9/km2 (3,341/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62555 /62540
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| Elevation | 37–99 m (121–325 ft) (avg. 40 m or 130 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. | ||
Marles-les-Mines is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and the Pas-de-Calais department. This area is known for its history, especially its mining past.
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What is Marles-les-Mines?
Marles-les-Mines is a commune, which is like a local government area or a town in France. It's a place where people live and work. The name "les-Mines" means "the mines," which tells us a lot about its history.
Where is Marles-les-Mines located?
This commune is found in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. This region is in the very north of the country. It is also part of the Pas-de-Calais department. A department is a bit like a county or a state in other countries.
Nearby areas
Marles-les-Mines is close to the town of Béthune. It is also part of the Divion canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area within a department.
How big is Marles-les-Mines?
The town covers an area of about 4.55 square kilometers. That's roughly 1.76 square miles. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 37 to 99 meters. The average elevation is around 40 meters.
Population of the town
In 2006, about 5,869 people lived in Marles-les-Mines. The number of people living in a town can change over time.
Who is in charge of Marles-les-Mines?
Like any town, Marles-les-Mines has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the mayor.
The Mayor of Marles-les-Mines
From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Marles-les-Mines was Marcel Coffre. The mayor helps manage the town and its services for the people who live there.
Local government groups
The town is also part of a group called "Artois" for intercommunality. This means it works with other nearby towns on shared projects and services.
