Saint-Acheul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Acheul
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The church in Saint-Acheul
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 Saint-Acheul
Location in France
Saint-Acheul
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| Arrondissement | Amiens |
| Canton | Doullens |
| Intercommunality | CC Territoire Nord Picardie |
| Area
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3.04 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
| Population
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35 |
| • Density | 11.51/km2 (29.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
80697 /80370
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| Elevation | 37–110 m (121–361 ft) (avg. 55 m or 180 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Acheul (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃t‿aʃœl]) is a small village, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Somme area, which is a department in the Hauts-de-France region.
It is important not to confuse this village with a different place also called Saint-Acheul, which is a part of the city of Amiens. The famous Acheulean period, a very old part of the Lower Paleolithic Stone Age, was named after the Saint-Acheul near Amiens, not this village. The Acheulean period is known for early human tools like hand axes.
Where is Saint-Acheul?
This village is located about 37 kilometers (23 miles) north of the city of Amiens. It sits where two roads, the D933 and D99e, meet. The village is also very close to the border of the Pas-de-Calais department.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Saint-Acheul has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from 1968 to 2017.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 50 | — |
| 1975 | 45 | −1.49% |
| 1982 | 43 | −0.65% |
| 1990 | 34 | −2.89% |
| 1999 | 22 | −4.72% |
| 2007 | 27 | +2.59% |
| 2012 | 29 | +1.44% |
| 2017 | 27 | −1.42% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
History of Saint-Acheul
The area around Saint-Acheul has a long history. Around the first century AD, which was about 2,000 years ago, the ancient Romans settled in this region. Later, during the Middle Ages (from about 500 AD to 1500 AD), a monastery was built in Saint-Acheul.
The village's name honors Saint Acheolus. He was an important religious figure who was martyred, meaning he died for his beliefs, in Amiens around the year 290 AD. Another important person, Saint Ulphia, lived as a hermit in this area during the 8th century. A hermit is someone who lives alone, often for religious reasons.
