Preures facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Preures
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The church of Preures
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 Preures
Location in France
Preures
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Montreuil | |
| Canton | Lumbres | |
| Intercommunality | CC Haut Pays du Montreuillois | |
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15.87 km2 (6.13 sq mi) | |
| Population
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521 | |
| • Density | 32.83/km2 (85.03/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62670 /62650
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| Elevation | 61–167 m (200–548 ft) (avg. 84 m or 276 ft) |
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Preures is a small and peaceful commune (which is like a local town or village area) located in the northern part of France. It is found in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, specifically within the Pas-de-Calais department.
About Preures
Preures is a charming place that is home to a small community. It is known for its quiet countryside feel. The village church, shown in the picture, is a central part of the community.
Where is Preures?
Preures is situated in northern France. Its exact location can be found using coordinates, which are like a special address for places on a map. Preures is at 50.5725 degrees north and 1.8789 degrees east. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, a bit north of the equator, and slightly east of the prime meridian.
Facts and Figures
Preures covers an area of about 15.87 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,587 football fields! In 2006, about 521 people lived in Preures. The land in Preures is not completely flat; its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 61 meters (about 200 feet) to 167 meters (about 548 feet). The average elevation is around 84 meters.
Local Government
Like all communes in France, Preures has a local government. The head of this government is called the mayor. The mayor helps to run the commune and make decisions for the people who live there. As of the information available, the mayor of Preures is Christophe Coffre. Preures is also part of a larger group of communes called the Communauté de communes du Haut Pays du Montreuillois, which helps different towns work together on common projects.
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