Marquise facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marquise
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Boulogne-sur-Mer |
| Canton | Marquise |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de la Terre des Deux Caps |
| Area
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13.46 km2 (5.20 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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5,065 |
| • Density | 376.30/km2 (974.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62560 /62250
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| Elevation | 1–67 m (3.3–219.8 ft) (avg. 39 m or 128 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Marquise is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais, within the Pas-de-Calais department. It's a charming place with a rich history, nestled not far from the coast.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Marquise has changed quite a bit over the years. Looking at the population history helps us understand how the town has grown or shrunk.
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
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| 4802 | 4991 | 4953 | 4731 | 4453 | 4508 | 5065 |
| Census count starting from 1962: Population without duplicates | ||||||
This table shows the population of Marquise at different times. For example, in 1962, there were 4,802 people. By 2006, the population had grown to 5,065. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
More About the Area
If you want to learn about other towns in the same area, you can check out this list:
Images for kids
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A 17th-century drawing of a marquis in a special robe.
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The Marquess of Trazegnies.
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See also
In Spanish: Marqués para niños
