21 Aug, 2019
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Bouvelinghem
Bouvelinghem (French pronunciation: [buvlɛ̃ɡɑ̃]; Picard: Bouvelinghin; West Flemish: Bovelingem) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.
Geography
A village situated 10 miles (16 km) west of Saint-Omer, on the D208 road. It was completely destroyed by fire in 1876.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 155 | — |
| 1975 | 179 | +2.08% |
| 1982 | 158 | −1.77% |
| 1990 | 162 | +0.31% |
| 1999 | 142 | −1.45% |
| 2009 | 234 | +5.12% |
| 2014 | 213 | −1.86% |
| 2020 | 246 | +2.43% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Sights
- The church of the Assumption, dating from the early 20th century.
- The ruins of a chateau.
Transport
The Chemin de fer d'Anvin à Calais opened a railway station at Bouvelinghem in 1881. The railway was closed in 1955.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ Farebrother & Farebrother 2008, p. 31.
- ^ Farebrother & Farebrother 2008, pp. 281–82.
Sources
- Farebrother, Martin J B; Farebrother, Joan S (2008). Tortillards of Artois. Usk: The Oakwood Press. ISBN 978-0-85361-679-5.
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