Béthune

Béthune ( ; Picard: Béthinne; archaic and Bethwyn historically in English) is a town in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.

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Béthune is a town located in northern France and serves as a sub-prefecture (an administrative center) of the Pas-de-Calais department. It is a significant administrative hub in its region, with historical importance reflected in its various names across languages and time periods.

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Place details

Locality: Béthune
Region: Hauts-de-France
Country: France
Population: 31,568

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Key facts

French commune.name: Béthune
French commune.commune status: Subprefecture and commune
French commune.image: Bethune beffroi et mairie 1544x778.jpg
French commune.caption: Grand Place with the belfry on the left and the Hôtel de Ville on the right
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason Maison de Béthune.svg
French commune.arrondissement: Béthune
French commune.canton: Béthune
French commune.INSEE: 62119
French commune.postal code: 62400
French commune.mayor: Olivier Gacquerre
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.intercommunality: CA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane
French commune.elevation m: 26
French commune.elevation min m: 18
French commune.elevation max m: 42
French commune.area km2: 9.43

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Transport
Population
Notable people
Sport
Twin towns and sister cities
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Béthune ( ; Picard: Béthinne; archaic and Bethwyn historically in English) is a town in northern France, sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department.

==Geography== Béthune is located in the former province of Artois. It is situated south-east of Calais, west of Lille, and north of Paris.

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