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

Barlin
The town hall of Barlin
The town hall of Barlin
Coat of arms of Barlin
Location of Barlin
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Barlin is located in France
Barlin
Barlin
Barlin is located in Hauts-de-France
Barlin
Barlin
Coordinates: 50°27′21″N 2°37′10″E / 50.4558°N 2.6194°E / 50.4558; 2.6194
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementBéthune
CantonNœux-les-Mines
IntercommunalityCA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Julien Dagbert[1]
Area
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6.18 km2 (2.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
7,366
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62083 /62620
Elevation51–131 m (167–430 ft)
(avg. 63 m or 207 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 small ex-coal mining town, now a light engineering and farming commune, Barlin is situated 7 miles (11 km) south of Béthune and 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D57, D179 and the D188 roads.

History

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Barlin dates to at least 1141, the year of the first mention of the parish of Barlin in a manuscript now kept in the National Archives. It was then spelt Ballin or Bellin. The name changed several times over the centuries, being recorded as Ballin in 1141, Bellin in 1438 and Barlaing in 1556; it was not until the next century that it became Barlin.

In the 12th century, the territory of Barlin was divided into several lordships that depended on Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, Arras or Béthune. In 1207, Thomas Hasbare was seigneur of Barlin. The Melun family succeeded him and one of their lords, nicknamed Le Brun, the king's chamberlain, saw his property confiscated by Duke John the Fearless, who had accused him of allegiance with his enemies. The Duke of Burgundy then donated the land and income of Barlin to Walleran de Juhaucourt.

In the mid-nineteenth century, coalmining began at Barlin, and the town flourished. Its mines closed in the 1960s.

Today, Barlin is a modern and dynamic place that offers its residents numerous amenities: schools, colleges, a swimming pool, a library and sports halls.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 8,907—    
1975 8,007−1.51%
1982 7,831−0.32%
1990 7,948+0.19%
1999 7,925−0.03%
2007 7,619−0.49%
2012 7,567−0.14%
2017 7,661+0.25%
Source: INSEE[4]

Sights

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  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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