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

Merlimont
The town hall of Merlimont
The town hall of Merlimont
Coat of arms of Merlimont
Location of Merlimont
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Merlimont is located in France
Merlimont
Merlimont
Merlimont is located in Hauts-de-France
Merlimont
Merlimont
Coordinates: 50°27′23″N 1°36′54″E / 50.4564°N 1.615°E / 50.4564; 1.615
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementMontreuil
CantonÉtaples
IntercommunalityCA Deux Baies en Montreuillois
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Mary Bonvoisin[1]
Area
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21.49 km2 (8.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
3,367
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62571 /62155
Elevation0–41 m (0–135 ft)
(avg. 7 m or 23 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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Merlimont lies on the coast of France, facing northwards to the English Channel. Long, wide sandy beaches and huge sand-dunes are the most obvious features.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,310—    
19751,619+3.07%
19821,832+1.78%
19902,212+2.38%
19992,606+1.84%
20073,027+1.89%
20123,150+0.80%
20173,348+1.23%
Source: INSEE[4]

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". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  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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