Béthune
Béthune (French pronunciation: [betyn] ⓘ ; archaic Dutch: Betun and Bethwyn historically in English) is a town in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.
Béthune | |
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Subprefecture and commune | |
Grand Place | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Béthune | |
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| Coordinates: 50°31′49″N 2°38′27″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Béthune |
| Canton | Béthune |
| Intercommunality | CA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Olivier Gacquerre |
| Area 1 | 9.43 km2 (3.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 24,992 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 62119 /62400 |
| Elevation | 18–42 m (59–138 ft) (avg. 26 m or 85 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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