Tournehem-sur-la-Hem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tournehem-sur-la-Hem
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 Tournehem-sur-la-Hem
Location in France
Tournehem-sur-la-Hem
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Omer | |
| Canton | Saint-Omer | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Saint-Omer | |
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18.14 km2 (7.00 sq mi) | |
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1,253 | |
| • Density | 69.07/km2 (178.90/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62827 /62890
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| Elevation | 22–174 m (72–571 ft) (avg. 39 m or 128 ft) |
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Tournehem-sur-la-Hem is a small town, or commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais, within a specific area known as the Pas-de-Calais department. This charming commune is home to about 1,253 people, based on numbers from 2006.
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Understanding a French Commune
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They help manage things like local services and public spaces.
Where is Tournehem-sur-la-Hem Located?
Tournehem-sur-la-Hem is in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This region is in the very north of France, close to the border with Belgium. The town is also part of the Saint-Omer area, which is a larger administrative division.
Who Leads the Commune?
The leader of a commune is called the mayor. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Tournehem-sur-la-Hem was Léon Leclercq. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the town.
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