Houdain-lez-Bavay (French pronunciation: [udɛ̃ le bavɛ], literally Houdain near Bavay) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3]

Houdain-lez-Bavay
The town hall in Houdain-lez-Bavay
The town hall in Houdain-lez-Bavay
Coat of arms of Houdain-lez-Bavay
Location of Houdain-lez-Bavay
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Houdain-lez-Bavay is located in France
Houdain-lez-Bavay
Houdain-lez-Bavay
Houdain-lez-Bavay is located in Hauts-de-France
Houdain-lez-Bavay
Houdain-lez-Bavay
Coordinates: 50°18′54″N 3°47′07″E / 50.315°N 3.7853°E / 50.315; 3.7853
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentNord
ArrondissementAvesnes-sur-Helpe
CantonAulnoye-Aymeries
IntercommunalityPays de Mormal
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Nicolas Ruter[1]
Area
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12.18 km2 (4.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
901
 • Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
59315 /59570
Elevation94–147 m (308–482 ft)
(avg. 136 m or 446 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Heraldry

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Arms of Houdain-lez-Bavay
The arms of Houdain-lez-Bavay are blazoned :
Or, a chief bendy gules and argent.



See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file