Cambrin (French pronunciation: [kɑ̃bʁɛ̃]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Cambrin
The church of Cambrin
The church of Cambrin
Coat of arms of Cambrin
Location of Cambrin
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Cambrin is located in France
Cambrin
Cambrin
Cambrin is located in Hauts-de-France
Cambrin
Cambrin
Coordinates: 50°30′43″N 2°44′36″E / 50.5119°N 2.7433°E / 50.5119; 2.7433
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementBéthune
CantonDouvrin
IntercommunalityCA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Philippe Drumez[1]
Area
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1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,228
 • Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62200 /62149
Elevation19–31 m (62–102 ft)
(avg. 30 m or 98 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 and light industrial village some 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Béthune and 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D166 and the N41 roads, by the banks of the small river Surgeon.
The marshes of Cambrin are an area of ponds and swamps bordering the communes of Cuinchy and Annequin. They cover 22 hectares and are open to the public. This natural space is managed by the Nature Conservatory Sites of Nord and Pas-de-Calais.[4]
As fenland, it plays a major ecological function for the water for the town and surrounding area and contributes to reducing the pollution of surface water. The marshes, which had formerly been used to pump cooling water to the power station of Violaines, consists of a vast wooded wetland. The place is so attractive that a discovery trail has been created for visitors to enjoy their natural heritage. Many species of birds may be observed along this path.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 791—    
1975 814+0.41%
1982 740−1.35%
1990 844+1.66%
1999 957+1.41%
2007 1,003+0.59%
2012 977−0.52%
2017 1,244+4.95%
Source: INSEE[5]

Places of interest

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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. ^ "Conservatoire des Sites Naturels du Nord et du Pas de Calais". Archived from the original on 30 April 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  5. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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