Sainte-Catherine, Pas-de-Calais facts for kids
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Sainte-Catherine
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A view within Sainte-Catherine
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 Sainte-Catherine
Location in France
Sainte-Catherine
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Arras-1 | |
| Intercommunality | CU d'Arras | |
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4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) | |
| Population
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3,594 | |
| • Density | 817/km2 (2,116/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62744 /62223
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| Elevation | 53–105 m (174–344 ft) (avg. 57 m or 187 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Sainte-Catherine is a small town, also known as Sainte-Catherine-lès-Arras, which means "Sainte-Catherine near Arras". It is a commune located in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
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Where is Sainte-Catherine?
Sainte-Catherine is like a large neighborhood just 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) north of the center of Arras. You can find it where two roads, the D264 and D63, meet.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Sainte-Catherine has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 2,105 | — |
| 1975 | 2,438 | +2.12% |
| 1982 | 3,203 | +3.98% |
| 1990 | 3,132 | −0.28% |
| 1999 | 3,017 | −0.41% |
| 2007 | 3,402 | +1.51% |
| 2012 | 3,401 | −0.01% |
| 2017 | 3,511 | +0.64% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Famous People from Sainte-Catherine
Some well-known people have connections to Sainte-Catherine:
- Mathieu Assou-Ekotto (born 1978) was a professional football player.
- Nando de Colo (born 1987) is a famous basketball player.
What to See in Sainte-Catherine
One important place to visit in Sainte-Catherine is the Church of St. Catherine. This church, like much of the town, had to be rebuilt after World War I.
See also
In Spanish: Sainte-Catherine (Paso de Calais) para niños
