Wervicq-Sud
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Wervicq-Sud (French pronunciation: [wɛʁvik syd]; Dutch: Zuid-Wervik) is a commune in the Nord department of northern France,[3] near the border with Belgium. Wervicq-Sud is one of the oldest villages still existent, dating back to Roman times.
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Wervicq-Sud | |
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Coordinates: 50°46′23″N 3°02′55″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Nord |
Arrondissement | Lille |
Canton | Lambersart |
Intercommunality | Métropole Européenne de Lille |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | David Heiremans[1] |
Area 1 | 5.09 km2 (1.97 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 5,299 |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 59656 /59117 |
Elevation | 12–58 m (39–190 ft) (avg. 15 m or 49 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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The town is separated from its Belgian Flemish sister town of Wervik by the river Lys.