Souastre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Souastre
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 Souastre
Location in France
Souastre
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Pas-en-Artois | |
| Intercommunality | Deux Sources | |
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7.24 km2 (2.80 sq mi) | |
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337 | |
| • Density | 46.55/km2 (120.56/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62800 /62111
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| Elevation | 119–165 m (390–541 ft) (avg. 139 m or 456 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. | ||
Souastre is a small and charming village located in the northern part of France. It is known as a commune, which is like a local town or district, in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is part of the larger region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
Souastre is a quiet place, perfect for those who enjoy the peaceful countryside. It has a rich history, like many villages in France, and is home to a small community of people.
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Exploring Souastre: Location and Size
Souastre is situated in the Arras arrondissement and the Pas-en-Artois canton. These are ways that France divides its land into smaller areas for local government and administration.
- Where it is: Souastre is in northern France, within the Pas-de-Calais department.
- How big it is: The village covers an area of about 7.24 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 724 football fields!
- How high it is: The land in Souastre is mostly flat, with its highest point being 165 meters above sea level and its lowest at 119 meters.
Who Lives in Souastre?
As of 2006, the population of Souastre was 337 people. This makes it a very small community where everyone likely knows each other. The people who live in a commune are called its residents.
How Souastre is Governed
Like all communes in France, Souastre has a local government. This government helps manage the village's daily life, from roads to local services.
- The Mayor: The head of the commune is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Souastre was Alain Prévost. The mayor is elected by the people of the commune.
- Working Together: Souastre is also part of a group of communes called the Deux Sources. This means they work together on bigger projects that benefit several villages at once.
See also
- Learn more about Souastre in Spanish: Souastre para niños
