Sempy facts for kids
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Sempy
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 Sempy
Location in France
Sempy
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Montreuil | |
| Canton | Campagne-lès-Hesdin | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes du Val de Canche et d'Authie | |
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8 km2 (3 sq mi) | |
| Population
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176 | |
| • Density | 22.0/km2 (57/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62787 /62170
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| Elevation | 29–130 m (95–427 ft) (avg. 41 m or 135 ft) |
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Sempy is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the Pas-de-Calais department, which is part of the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Think of a commune as a local area with its own government, similar to a small city or town.
Where is Sempy Located?
Sempy is in northern France. It is part of the Montreuil area. This means it's in a specific administrative division within the department. The town is also part of the Campagne-lès-Hesdin canton. A canton is another way France divides its areas for elections and local services.
How Big is Sempy?
The total area of Sempy is about 8 square kilometers. This is roughly 3 square miles. The land in Sempy varies in height. Its lowest point is 29 meters (about 95 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 130 meters (about 426 feet). The average height of the town is 41 meters (about 134 feet).
Who Lives in Sempy?
As of 1999, about 176 people lived in Sempy. This makes it a very small and quiet place. The people who live there are called its population.
Who Leads Sempy?
The mayor of Sempy is Isabelle Santune. A mayor is the elected leader of a town or city. They help manage local services and represent the people who live there. Sempy is also part of a larger group of communes called the Communauté de communes du Val de Canche et d'Authie. This group works together on shared projects and services for all the towns involved.
