Pas-en-Artois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pas-en-Artois
Commune
Chateau
Pas-en-Artois Location in France Show map of France Pas-en-Artois Location in Hauts-de-France Show map of Hauts-de-France
Country	France
Region	Hauts-de-France
Department	Pas-de-Calais
Arrondissement	Arras
Canton	Avesnes-le-Comte
Intercommunality	CC Campagnes de l'Artois
Area 1	10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi)
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Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	62.49 /62760
Elevation	80–158 m (262–518 ft) (avg. 98 m or 322 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Pas-en-Artois is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Pas-de-Calais area of France. It is part of the Hauts-de-France region.

Where is Pas-en-Artois?

Pas-en-Artois is about 26 kilometers (16 miles) southwest of a city called Arras. It sits where three roads, the D1, D6, and D25, meet. The town is nestled in the valley of the Kilienne river. This river is a small branch of the larger Authie river.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Pas-en-Artois has changed over the years. In 1962, there were 859 residents. The population grew to 959 by 1975. After that, the number of people living in the town slowly went down. By 2006, about 839 people lived in Pas-en-Artois.

What Can You See in Pas-en-Artois?

There are a couple of interesting old buildings to visit in Pas-en-Artois.

St. Martin's Church

The local church is called St. Martin's. It was built a long time ago, in the 1600s. It is an important historical building in the town.

The Chateau

You can also see a beautiful old castle, or chateau, in Pas-en-Artois. This chateau also dates back to the 1600s. It is a great example of the architecture from that time.

The church

See also

In Spanish: Pas-en-Artois para niños