Linghem

Linghem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Linghem
The town hall of Linghem
Coat of arms
Location of Linghem
Linghem
Linghem
Coordinates: 50°35′41″N 2°22′18″E
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementBéthune
CantonAire-sur-la-Lys
IntercommunalityCA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane
Government
  Mayor (20082014) Xavier Courouble
Area
1
3.63 km2 (1.40 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
205
  Density56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62517 /62120
Elevation36–80 m (118–262 ft)
(avg. 48 m or 157 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

Linghem is situated about 12 miles (19.3 km) northwest of Béthune and 34 miles (54.7 km) west of Lille, on the D90 road. The A26 autoroute forms the western border of the commune.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968263    
1975257−0.33%
1982224−1.94%
1990229+0.28%
1999230+0.05%
2007214−0.90%
2012214+0.00%
2017205−0.86%
Source: INSEE[2]

Places of interest

  • The church of St. Vaast, dating from the sixteenth century.

See also

References


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