Remilly-Wirquin facts for kids
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Remilly-Wirquin
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 Remilly-Wirquin
Location in France
Remilly-Wirquin
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Omer | |
| Canton | Lumbres | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Lumbres | |
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5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi) | |
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348 | |
| • Density | 66.54/km2 (172.3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62702 /62380
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| Elevation | 47–135 m (154–443 ft) (avg. 52 m or 171 ft) |
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Remilly-Wirquin is a small town, also called a 'commune', in northern France. It is located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This town is part of the Pas-de-Calais department.
Remilly-Wirquin is found in the northern part of France. It is about 13 kilometers (8 miles) southwest of a larger town called Saint-Omer. The town is located right on the banks of the Aa river.
About Remilly-Wirquin
Remilly-Wirquin is a small community with a population of 348 people as of 2006. The town covers an area of 5.23 square kilometers. Its elevation, or how high it is above sea level, ranges from 47 meters to 135 meters. The average elevation is 52 meters.
Local Government
The town of Remilly-Wirquin is led by a mayor. The current mayor is René Denuncq. The town is also part of a larger group of communities called "Pays de Lumbres". This group works together on different projects.
Where is it located?
Remilly-Wirquin is in the Saint-Omer arrondissement. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It is also part of the Lumbres canton. A canton is another way to divide areas for elections and local services.
