Bray-Dunes
Bray-Dunes (French pronunciation: [bʁɛ dyn]; West Flemish: Bray-Duunn) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is situated on the Belgian border, with Adinkerke being the closest Belgian town. It is the northernmost commune and the northernmost point in all of France (mainland and overseas territories).
Bray-Dunes
Bray-Duunen | |
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The promenade at Bray-Dunes | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Bray-Dunes | |
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| Coordinates: 51°04′18″N 2°31′42″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Nord |
| Arrondissement | Dunkerque |
| Canton | Dunkerque-2 |
| Intercommunality | Dunkerque |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Christine Gilloots |
| Area 1 | 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 4,380 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59107 /59123 |
| Elevation | 0–29 m (0–95 ft) (avg. 8 m or 26 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bray-Dunes was the site of many casualties during World War II as a result of the Dunkirk evacuation.
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