Bénifontaine (French pronunciation: [benifɔ̃tɛn]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.[3]

Bénifontaine
The town hall of Bénifontaine
The town hall of Bénifontaine
Coat of arms of Bénifontaine
Location of Bénifontaine
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Bénifontaine is located in France
Bénifontaine
Bénifontaine
Bénifontaine is located in Hauts-de-France
Bénifontaine
Bénifontaine
Coordinates: 50°29′16″N 2°49′52″E / 50.4878°N 2.8311°E / 50.4878; 2.8311
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementLens
CantonWingles
IntercommunalityCommunaupole de Lens-Liévin
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Nicolas Godart[1]
Area
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4.84 km2 (1.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
343
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62107 /62410
Elevation22–54 m (72–177 ft)
(avg. 25 m or 82 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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A farming village situated just 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Lens at the junction of the N47 and D39 roads.
The airport of Lens-Bénifontaine (code LFQL) is located in the commune.

History

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The commune owes its name to the quality of the local water, which is used for brewing the regional Ch'Ti beer. During World War I, the village, along with many others, was completely destroyed.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 275—    
1975 289+0.71%
1982 295+0.29%
1990 303+0.34%
1999 275−1.07%
2009 325+1.68%
2014 363+2.24%
2020 350−0.61%
Source: INSEE[4]

Sights

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  • The Castelain Ch’ti brewery.
  • The aerodrome.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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