Locon (French pronunciation: [lɔkɔ̃]; West Flemish: Lockon) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Locon
Lockon
The town hall of Locon
The town hall of Locon
Coat of arms of Locon
Location of Locon
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Locon is located in France
Locon
Locon
Locon is located in Hauts-de-France
Locon
Locon
Coordinates: 50°34′15″N 2°40′03″E / 50.5708°N 2.6675°E / 50.5708; 2.6675
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementBéthune
CantonBeuvry
IntercommunalityCA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Sylvie Rose-Bariselle[1]
Area
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9.52 km2 (3.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
2,342
 • Density250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62520 /62400
Elevation17–20 m (56–66 ft)
(avg. 19 m or 62 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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Locon is situated some 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Béthune and 24 miles (39 km) west of Lille, at the junction of the D945 and D178 road. The river Lawe flows through the eastern part of the commune.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,205—    
19751,393+2.09%
19821,802+3.75%
19902,156+2.27%
19992,233+0.39%
20072,427+1.05%
20122,288−1.17%
20172,465+1.50%
Source: INSEE[4]

Places of interest

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  • The church of St. Maur, rebuilt in 1955, using the original stained glass windows dating from the sixteenth century.

Twin towns

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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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