Raismes
Raismes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The flutist Gaston Blanquart (1877–1962) was born in Raismes.
Raismes | |
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 The Sabatier mine | |
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Location of Raismes 
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| Coordinates: 50°23′23″N 3°29′12″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Nord |
| Arrondissement | Valenciennes |
| Canton | Saint-Amand-les-Eaux |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de la Porte du Hainaut |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Aymeric Robin |
| Area 1 | 33.31 km2 (12.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 12,587 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59491 /59590 |
| Elevation | 17–124 m (56–407 ft) (avg. 28 m or 92 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Raismes is known for hosting the annual rock music festival Raismes Fest.
Notable Residents
- Pierre Pruvost (1890-1967) geologist
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See also
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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