21 Aug, 2019
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Wizernes
Wizernes (French pronunciation: [wizɛʁn]; West Flemish: Wezerne) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, northern France. It lies 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Saint-Omer on the banks of the river Aa at the D928 and D211 road junction. The commune is twinned with Ensdorf, Germany.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,016 | — |
| 1975 | 3,309 | +1.33% |
| 1982 | 3,614 | +1.27% |
| 1990 | 3,362 | −0.90% |
| 1999 | 3,448 | +0.28% |
| 2007 | 3,362 | −0.32% |
| 2012 | 3,304 | −0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,344 | +0.24% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
History
The village was named "Weserinium" in 844 and was damaged by the Allies of World War II during Operation Crossbow bombings of the German V-weapon bunker complex known as La Coupole.
Places of interest
- The church of St. Folquin, dating from the twentieth century.
- Aérodrome de Saint-Omer - Wizernes
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Commune de Wizernes (62902), INSEE
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Wizernes". quid.fr. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
- ^ "LFQN, Wizernes, St-Omer, France". Great Circle Mapper (gcmap.com). Retrieved 18 September 2024.
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