Grand-Fort-Philippe
Grand-Fort-Philippe (Dutch: Groot-Filipsfort) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
Grand-Fort-Philippe | |
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![]() The calvary in Grand-Fort-Philippe | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Grand-Fort-Philippe ![]() | |
![]() ![]() Grand-Fort-Philippe ![]() ![]() Grand-Fort-Philippe | |
Coordinates: 50°59′N 2°07′E | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Nord |
Arrondissement | Dunkirk |
Canton | Grande-Synthe |
Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque |
Government | |
• Mayor (2014-2020) | Sony Clinquart |
Area 1 | 3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi) |
Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 5,048 |
• Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 59272 /59153 |
Elevation | 3–10 m (9.8–32.8 ft) (avg. 5 m or 16 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
History
The commune of Grand-Fort-Philippe was created in 1884, but the town had existed for a long time before that.
Heraldry
![]() Arms of Grand-Fort-Philippe |
The arms of Grand-Fort-Philippe are blazoned : Or, a lion sable, within a bordure Or. The shield over an anchor sable (?) |
Demography
At the creation of the commune, in 1884, the population was of 2,641 inhabitants. In 1990, they were 6,477 inhabitants, and in 2006, 5,582.
Politics
Presidential Elections 2nd Round
Election | Candidate | Party | % | |
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2017 | Marine Le Pen | FN | 64.10 | |
2012 | François Hollande | PS | 59.87 | |
2007 | Ségolène Royal | PS | 52.51 | |
2002 | Jacques Chirac | RPR | 71.86 |
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See also
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