# Ambrines

> commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

**Wikidata**: [Q987420](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q987420)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrines)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ambrines

## Summary
Ambrines is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of France. It belongs to the arrondissement of Arras and was part of the canton of Aubigny-en-Artois until March 2015. The settlement has recorded populations of 254, 265, 253, 239, 226, 221, 217, 212, 212, and 211, with coordinates at 50.310555555556° N, 2.4686111111111° E.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, French department.
- **Administrative divisions**: Located in arrondissement of Arras; part of canton of Aubigny-en-Artois until March 2015.
- **Country**: France, a country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 50.310555555556, longitude 2.4686111111111.
- **Population figures**: 254.0, 265.0, 253.0, 239.0, 226.0, 221.0, 217.0, 212.0, 212.0, 211.0.
- **Sitelink count**: 47.
- **Wikipedia title**: Ambrines.
- **Wikidata description**: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, France.
- **Related entity**: Commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities in France since 1789.
- **Pas-de-Calais inception**: March 4, 1790.
- **Canton of Aubigny-en-Artois**: Canton of France until March 2015.
- **Arrondissement of Arras**: Arrondissement of France.
- **France inception dates**: 843-08 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), 1804-05-18 (First French Empire).

## FAQs
**Where is Ambrines located and what are its administrative affiliations?**  
Ambrines sits in the Pas-de-Calais department within France's arrondissement of Arras. It formed part of the canton of Aubigny-en-Artois, which operated as a canton of France until its dissolution in March 2015.

**What are the population trends and geographic coordinates of Ambrines?**  
Recorded populations for Ambrines include 254.0, 265.0, 253.0, 239.0, 226.0, 221.0, 217.0, 212.0, 212.0, and 211.0. Its precise location is at latitude 50.310555555556 and longitude 2.4686111111111.

**How does Ambrines relate to broader French administrative structures?**  
As a commune of France, Ambrines represents a standard territorial subdivision for municipalities established since 1789. Pas-de-Calais, its enclosing department, began on March 4, 1790.

## Why It Matters
Ambrines functions as a foundational unit in France's municipal framework, embodying the commune structure that has organized local governance since 1789. This setup enables decentralized administration within a unitary semi-presidential republic, allowing small-scale communities like Ambrines to interface directly with regional entities such as the Pas-de-Calais department (incepted 1790), the arrondissement of Arras, and the former canton of Aubigny-en-Artois (ended March 2015). Its presence contributes to the demographic and geographic fabric of northern France, with shifting populations from 265 down to 211 reflecting local dynamics in a nation spanning Western Europe and overseas territories. By anchoring these hierarchies, Ambrines supports France's role as a global power—permanent UN Security Council member, EU founder, NATO participant, and nuclear state—ensuring efficient local implementation of national policies on education, infrastructure, and society amid a population of 68 million and an economy valued at $2.78 trillion.

## Notable For
- Position within Pas-de-Calais, a department with 104 sitelinks, highlighting its integration into northern French regional identity.
- Membership in arrondissement of Arras (29 sitelinks), distinguishing it administratively from other Pas-de-Calais communes.
- Historical tie to canton of Aubigny-en-Artois (15 sitelinks), a now-dissolved unit until March 2015.
- Specific coordinates (50.310555555556° N, 2.4686111111111° E) marking its unique placement near Arras.
- Population sequence (254.0 to 211.0) showing measurable decline, unique to its demographic profile.
- 47 sitelinks, indicating moderate online documentation compared to broader entities like France (409 sitelinks).
- Alignment with commune of France model since 1789, a persistent territorial innovation.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Ambrines occupies coordinates 50.310555555556 latitude and 2.4686111111111 longitude within Pas-de-Calais, France. This positions it in northern metropolitan France, part of Western Europe. France itself centers around 47°N 2°E, with borders including Belgium to the north—relevant to Pas-de-Calais proximity.

### Administrative Structure
Ambrines operates as a commune in Pas-de-Calais department, incepted March 4, 1790. It falls under arrondissement of Arras. Until March 2015, it belonged to canton of Aubigny-en-Artois. As a commune of France—established 1789—it exemplifies municipal territorial subdivisions nationwide. France divides into 18 regions, with Pas-de-Calais in Hauts-de-France.

### Demographics
Population records for Ambrines list 254.0, 265.0, 253.0, 239.0, 226.0, 221.0, 217.0, 212.0, 212.0, 211.0. This tracks a general decline. France's total population hits 68,605,616 (2025 estimate), with Ambrines contributing at local scale. National life expectancy stands at 82 years, age of majority at 18, compulsory education ages 6-16, retirement at 62-67.

### Connections to France
Ambrines resides in France, incepted via Treaty of Verdun (843-08, West Francia), Francia (481), First French Empire (1804-05-18). France holds 409 sitelinks, semi-presidential republic, capital Paris, area 643,801 km², President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. It borders Belgium, drives right, uses +33 code, .fr TLD.

#### Pas-de-Calais Department
Pas-de-Calais, with 104 sitelinks, encloses Ambrines. Inception: March 4, 1790. Borders North Sea, connects to arrondissements like Arras.

#### Arrondissement of Arras
Arrondissement of Arras (29 sitelinks) contains Ambrines. Functions as mid-level division in Pas-de-Calais.

#### Canton of Aubigny-en-Artois
Canton of Aubigny-en-Artois (15 sitelinks) included Ambrines until March 2015. Served as canton of France.

#### Commune of France
Commune of France (83 sitelinks), since 1789, defines Ambrines' type: territorial subdivision for municipalities.

### Wikidata and Documentation
Ambrines carries 47 sitelinks, Wikipedia title "Ambrines," Wikidata description "commune in Pas-de-Calais, France."

## References

1. BnF authorities
2. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
3. INSEE code
4. répertoire géographique des communes
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. Annuaire de service-public.fr
7. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
8. Populations légales 2016
9. Populations légales 2017
10. Populations légales 2018
11. Populations légales 2019
12. Populations légales 2020
13. Populations légales 2021
14. Populations de référence 2022
15. Populations de référence 2023
16. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
17. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
18. GeoNames
19. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
20. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
21. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)