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Rumilly
Coat of arms of Rumilly
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Rumilly is located in France
Rumilly
Rumilly
Location in France
Rumilly is located in Hauts-de-France
Rumilly
Rumilly
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Pas-de-Calais
Arrondissement Montreuil
Canton Hucqueliers
Intercommunality Communauté de communes du Canton d'Hucqueliers et environs
Area
1
7.04 km2 (2.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
262
 • Density 37.22/km2 (96.39/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62729 /62650
Elevation 92–173 m (302–568 ft)
(avg. 97 m or 318 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Rumilly, Pas-de-Calais is a small town, also known as a 'commune', located in the northern part of France. It is found in a region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais and is part of the Pas-de-Calais department.

About Rumilly

Rumilly is a quiet place in the Pas-de-Calais area of France. It is home to a small number of people, making it a close-knit community. The town is known for its peaceful countryside and traditional French charm.

Where is Rumilly?

Rumilly is located in the northern part of France. It is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in the very north of the country. Rumilly is also found within the Pas-de-Calais department. A department is like a county or a state in other countries.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest type of local government area. It is similar to a town or a municipality. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. These leaders help manage the town's services and look after the people living there. Rumilly is one of many communes in France.

How is Rumilly Governed?

Rumilly, like all French communes, has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. For Rumilly, the mayor is Ghislain Derollez. The mayor works with a local council. They make decisions about things like local services and town planning. This helps the community run smoothly.

Geography and Nature

Rumilly covers an area of about 7 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). The land in Rumilly is mostly flat, but it does have some small hills. The lowest point is 92 meters (about 300 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 173 meters (about 567 feet). This varied landscape adds to the natural beauty of the area.

Population of Rumilly

As of 2006, Rumilly had a population of 262 people. This makes it a very small commune. Small populations often mean that people know each other well. It also means the town has a quiet and calm atmosphere.

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