21 Aug, 2019
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Hersin-Coupigny
Hersin-Coupigny (French pronunciation: [ɛʁsɛ̃ kupiɲi]; Picard: Hérsin-Coupigny) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
Geography
A farming town situated some 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Lens, at the junction of the D301 and the D65 roads.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 7,980 | — |
| 1975 | 7,500 | −0.88% |
| 1982 | 7,015 | −0.95% |
| 1990 | 6,679 | −0.61% |
| 1999 | 6,498 | −0.30% |
| 2007 | 6,310 | −0.37% |
| 2012 | 6,118 | −0.62% |
| 2017 | 6,245 | +0.41% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Places of interest
- The eighteenth-century château de Coupigny
- Ruins of an old windmill.
- The church of St.Martin, dating from the sixteenth century.
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.
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
External links
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