Ourton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ourton
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 Ourton
Location in France
Ourton
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Béthune | |
| Canton | Houdain | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de l'Artois | |
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5.28 km2 (2.04 sq mi) | |
| Population
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711 | |
| • Density | 134.66/km2 (348.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62642 /62460
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| Elevation | 73–163 m (240–535 ft) (avg. 96 m or 315 ft) |
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Ourton is a small commune (which is like a small town or village area) located in the northern part of France. It is found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais, specifically within the Pas-de-Calais department.
Ourton: A French Commune
Ourton is a type of local government area in France known as a commune. Think of it as a small administrative district. It has its own local government and is responsible for managing local services for its residents.
Where is Ourton?
Ourton is located in northern France. It's part of the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is known for its history and its location close to the English Channel. Ourton is also part of the Béthune area and the Houdain canton, which are ways France organizes its local regions.
Size and Population
Ourton covers an area of about 5.28 square kilometers (which is roughly 2 square miles). In 1999, about 711 people lived there. The land in Ourton is mostly flat, with its lowest point at 73 meters (about 240 feet) above sea level and its highest point at 163 meters (about 535 feet).
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Ourton has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. From 2008 to 2014, Jean-Charles Cordonnier was the mayor of Ourton. The commune also works with a larger group of towns called the Communauté d'agglomération de l'Artois to share services and resources.
