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Bainghen (French pronunciation: [bɛ̃ɡɑ̃]; Dutch: Baiengem) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Geography

A small farming commune, some 14 miles (23 km) east of Boulogne, at the junction of the D206 and the D206e roads.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 135—    
1975 130−0.54%
1982 122−0.90%
1990 135+1.27%
1999 126−0.76%
2009 181+3.69%
2014 217+3.69%
2020 217+0.00%
Source: INSEE[4]

Transport

The Chemin de fer de Boulogne à Bonningues (CF de BB) opened a station at Bainghen on 22 April 1900.[5] Passenger services were withdrawn on 31 December 1935.[6] They were reinstated in November 1942.[7] The CF de BB closed in 1948.[8]

Sights

  • The ruins of a feudal chateau.
  • The church of St. Martin, dating from the eighteenth century.

See also

References

  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
  5. ^ Farebrother & Farebrother 2008, p. 139.
  6. ^ Farebrother & Farebrother 2008, p. 239.
  7. ^ Farebrother & Farebrother 2008, p. 248.
  8. ^ Farebrother & Farebrother 2008, p. 276.

Sources

  • Farebrother, Martin J B; Farebrother, Joan S (2008). Tortillards of Artois. Usk: The Oakwood Press. ISBN 978-0-85361-554-5.


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