21 Aug, 2019
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Verchin
Verchin (French pronunciation: [vɛʁʃɛ̃]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
Geography
Verchin is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montreuil-sur-Mer on the D93 road.
Population
The inhabitants are called Verchinois.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 303 | — |
| 1975 | 276 | −1.32% |
| 1982 | 250 | −1.40% |
| 1990 | 220 | −1.59% |
| 1999 | 220 | +0.00% |
| 2007 | 199 | −1.25% |
| 2012 | 233 | +3.20% |
| 2017 | 241 | +0.68% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Places of interest
- The Château, dating from the sixteenth century
- The seventeenth century presbytery.
- The flamboyant gothic church of St. Omer, dating from the seventeenth century, with its twisted spire, caused by the use of unseasoned timber.
Transport
The Chemin de fer d'Anvin à Calais opened a railway station at Verchin in 1881. The railway was closed in 1952.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
- ^ "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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