Somain, Nord

Somain (French pronunciation: [sɔmɛ̃]) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. In 2019, 11,934 people lived there. The town is known for its mining industry.

Somain

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The town hall in Somain
Coat of arms of Somain
Administration
Country France
Region Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Department Nord
Arrondissement Douai
Canton Sin-le-Noble
Intercommunality Cœur d'Ostrevent
Mayor Julien Quennesson[1]
(2020–2026)
Statistics
Elevation 16–48 m (52–157 ft)
(avg. 32 m/105 ft)
Land area1 12.32 km2 (4.76 sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 59574/ 59490
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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References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in français). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.