21 Aug, 2019
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Achicourt
Achicourt (French pronunciation: [aʃikuʁ]; West Flemish: Kortaken; Picard: Hachicourt) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.
Geography
A light industrial suburb of Arras located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Arras, at the D3 and D5 road junction. The river Crinchon flows through the town.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5,188 | — |
| 1975 | 7,433 | +5.27% |
| 1982 | 7,795 | +0.68% |
| 1990 | 7,959 | +0.26% |
| 1999 | 7,695 | −0.37% |
| 2007 | 7,625 | −0.11% |
| 2012 | 7,954 | +0.85% |
| 2017 | 7,799 | −0.39% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Sights
- The old windmill, rebuilt in 1994.
- The church of St.Vaast, dating from the twentieth century.
- The church of St.Christophe, dating from the twentieth century.
- Traces of a rectangular castle motte from the thirteenth century.
- The British war cemetery, where 131 English and Canadian soldiers are buried.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
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