Tourcoing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tourcoing
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 Tourcoing
Location in France
Tourcoing
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | ||
| Region | Hauts-de-France | ||
| Department | Nord | ||
| Arrondissement | Lille | ||
| Canton | Tourcoing-1 and 2 | ||
| Intercommunality | Métropole Européenne de Lille | ||
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15.19 km2 (5.86 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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92,707 | ||
| • Density | 6,103.2/km2 (15,807/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | ||
| INSEE/Postal code |
59599 /59200
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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. | |||
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Tourcoing is a lively town in the Nord department of France. It is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. About 94,204 people live there.
Tourcoing is located very close to the Belgian border. It is also near two other important French cities, Lille and Roubaix. You can easily travel between these places using the metro and tram lines.
One of the most famous buildings in Tourcoing is its Town Hall. This beautiful building, called the Hôtel de ville in French, was built in 1885. It has a special style from the time of Napoléon III.
What are Tourcoing's Twin Towns?
Tourcoing has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." Being twinned means cities share ideas and cultures. It helps people from different places learn about each other.
Here are some of Tourcoing's twin towns:
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Images for kids
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Place de la Victoire, a well-known square in Tourcoing.
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The beautiful Church of St Christopher.
