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Ourton (French pronunciation: [uʁtɔ̃]; West Flemish: Orten) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Geography

Ourton is situated some 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Béthune and 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D86e and N41 roads.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968732—    
1975703−0.58%
1982726+0.46%
1990704−0.38%
1999700−0.06%
2007766+1.13%
2012793+0.70%
2017769−0.61%
Source: INSEE[4]

Places of interest

  • The church of St.Vaast, dating from the nineteenth century.
  • A sixteenth century manorhouse.
  • Remains of an ancient chateau.

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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