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Martinpuich
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 Martinpuich
Location in France
Martinpuich
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Bapaume | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de la Région de Bapaume | |
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5.96 km2 (2.30 sq mi) | |
| Population
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205 | |
| • Density | 34.40/km2 (89.09/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62561 /62450
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| Elevation | 110–158 m (361–518 ft) (avg. 141 m or 463 ft) |
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Martinpuich is a small town or village in northern France. It is known as a commune. This means it is a local administrative area.
Where is Martinpuich?
Martinpuich is located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in the northern part of France. Within this region, Martinpuich is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. Departments are like smaller areas within a region.
Geography and Size
The village of Martinpuich covers an area of about 5.96 square kilometers. This is roughly 2.3 square miles. The land here is mostly flat or gently rolling. The elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 110 meters to 158 meters. The average height is around 141 meters.
Population
As of 2006, Martinpuich had a population of 205 people. This makes it a very small community. The people who live here are called its residents.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Martinpuich has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the daily life of the village. For example, they might oversee local services. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jean-François Dercourt. Martinpuich is also part of a larger group of communes. This group is called the Communauté de communes de la Région de Bapaume. They work together on shared projects.
