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Annay (French pronunciation: [anɛ]; also referred to as Annay-sous-Lens, literally Annay under Lens) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Geography

A large farming village, with a large lake and marshes, situated some 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Lens at the junction of the D917 and D39 roads. The canalized Deûle river forms much of the northeast border of the commune.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,236—    
1975 5,139−0.27%
1982 4,862−0.79%
1990 5,132+0.68%
1999 4,718−0.93%
2007 4,389−0.90%
2012 4,237−0.70%
2017 4,337+0.47%
Source: INSEE[4]

Sights

  • The church of St. Amé, rebuilt, as was most of the village, after the First World War.
  • The war memorial.
  • An abandoned protestant church.

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

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