Saint-Étienne-au-Mont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Étienne-au-Mont
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Boulogne-sur-Mer |
| Canton | Samer |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Boulonnais |
| Area
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14.05 km2 (5.42 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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5,112 |
| • Density | 363.84/km2 (942.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62746 /62360
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| Elevation | 3–113 m (9.8–370.7 ft) (avg. 7 m or 23 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Saint-Étienne-au-Mont 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 and is close to the city of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The name means "Saint Stephen on the Mount" in English.
This commune includes the main town of Saint-Étienne-au-Mont, along with two smaller places: Pont-de-Briques and Écault.
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What is Saint-Étienne-au-Mont Like?
Saint-Étienne-au-Mont is a town where people do a lot of farming. It also has some light industrial businesses. The town is about 3 miles (5 kilometers) south of Boulogne.
The Liane river flows through the area. To the west of the town, you can find the English Channel, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Saint-Étienne-au-Mont has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population history:
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 |
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| 3423 | 4389 | 4301 | 4632 | 5037 | 4995 | 5112 |
| Census count starting from 1962: Population without duplicates | ||||||
What Can You See and Do?
Saint-Étienne-au-Mont and its nearby areas have many interesting places to visit. These include old churches, natural sand dunes, and historic buildings.
Historic Churches
- The church of Saint-Léonard is a very old church from the 1100s. It is located in the nearby town of Saint-Léonard.
- The church of Sainte-Thérèse was built much later, in the 1800s.
- The Chapelle d'Écault is another church that dates back to the 1100s. It offers great views of the area.
Natural Wonders
- You can explore the sand dunes along the beach.
- The Aréna is a special center in Écault that teaches visitors all about the world of dunes.
Other Interesting Places
- The St. Etienne-au-Mont Communal Cemetery was created during World War I. It is a burial site for soldiers from the Chinese Labour Corps and the South African Native Labour Corps.
- The Château de Pont-de-Briques is a historic castle located in Saint-Léonard. It is recognized as a registered monument.
- The Château d’Hardelot is a castle from the mid-1800s, found in Condette.
- The Château d'Audisque is another registered monument, built in the 1700s.
- The Pont-de-Briques is a bridge that crosses the Liane river.
- The PGL Le Pré Catelan Adventure Center is an adventure camp for primary school children. It is located in Neufchâtel-Hardelot.
Images for kids
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Aréna, Centre des Dunes
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Chapelle d'Écault
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Ecault Dunes
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Étienne-au-Mont para niños
