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Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Bray-Dunes (French pronunciation: [bʁɛ dyn]; West Flemish: Bray-Duunn) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3] 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 was the site of many casualties during World War II as a result of the Dunkirk evacuation.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1968 | 3,673 | — |
1975 | 4,765 | +3.79% |
1982 | 4,777 | +0.04% |
1990 | 4,755 | −0.06% |
1999 | 4,557 | −0.47% |
2007 | 4,681 | +0.34% |
2012 | 4,609 | −0.31% |
2017 | 4,483 | −0.55% |
Source: INSEE[4] |
Heraldry
The arms of Bray-Dunes are blazoned: Azure, an anchor with hawser, in sinister chief a mullet of 6 argent, on a chief ermine, a bend gules charged with 3 escallops Or.
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Flag of Bray-Dunes
See also
- Communes of the Nord department
- Lamanère, the southernmost commune of Continental France
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
- Official website (in French)
- Unofficial town website
- Website of the Association of the Friends of Bray-Dunes (in French)
Authority control databases: National |
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Categories
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Annuals36
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Bulbs, Corms & Tubers41
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Ferns27
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Fruits3
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Garden Plants23
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Grasses26
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Herb17
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Insects1
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Mammals1
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Midwest Native Plants0
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Northeast Native Plants112
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Perennials123
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Rose1
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Shrubs47
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Trees112
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Tropical Plants53
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Upland Birds5
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Vines18
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Viola Tricolor1
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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Waterfowl0
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Wetland Birds0
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Wetland Plants4
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Wildbirds172
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Wildflowers1
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Woodland Plants29
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