Saint-Floris
Saint-Floris (West Flemish: Sint-Floris) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
Geography
Saint-Floris is a small farming village situated some 9 miles (14 km) north of Béthune and 30 miles (48 km) west of Lille, on the D186 road. The canalized river Lys flows through the commune, forming part of the border with the department of Nord.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1968 | 313 | — |
1975 | 326 | +0.58% |
1982 | 353 | +1.14% |
1990 | 416 | +2.07% |
1999 | 413 | −0.08% |
2007 | 456 | +1.25% |
2012 | 540 | +3.44% |
2017 | 592 | +1.86% |
Source: INSEE |
Places of interest
- The church of St. Florent, rebuilt, along with much of the village, after the First World War.
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.