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

Couin
The church of Couin
The church of Couin
Coat of arms of Couin
Location of Couin
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Couin is located in France
Couin
Couin
Couin is located in Hauts-de-France
Couin
Couin
Coordinates: 50°07′50″N 2°33′09″E / 50.1306°N 2.5525°E / 50.1306; 2.5525
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementArras
CantonAvesnes-le-Comte
IntercommunalityCC Campagnes de l'Artois
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Vincent Lacroix[1]
Area
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5.82 km2 (2.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
84
 • Density14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62242 /62760
Elevation90–159 m (295–522 ft)
(avg. 135 m or 443 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 farming village located 16 miles (25 km) southwest of Arras at the junction of the D25 and D2 roads, by the banks of the river Authie.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 90—    
1975 91+0.16%
1982 79−2.00%
1990 71−1.33%
1999 90+2.67%
2007 129+4.60%
2012 100−4.97%
2017 113+2.47%
Source: INSEE[4]

Places of interest

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The chateau, built in 1748 by Philippe de Landas, Count of Louvignies

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Part of the church

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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