# Arleux

> commune in Nord, France

**Wikidata**: [Q61573](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61573)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arleux)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/arleux

## Summary
Arleux is a commune in the Nord department of France, situated in the arrondissement of Douai and part of the canton of Arleux. It serves as a territorial subdivision for municipalities within France. The commune features infrastructure such as Gare d'Arleux railway station and Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux, and it received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 military decoration.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Nord, France; also classified as a commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception 1789).
- **Administrative Divisions**: Located in canton of Arleux (canton of France, sitelink_count: 13); Nord department (French department in Hauts-de-France, inception: +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, sitelink_count: 104); arrondissement of Douai (arrondissement of France, sitelink_count: 32).
- **Country**: France (country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories, inception values: 0843-08-00 with qualifiers West Francia and Treaty of Verdun, 0481 with Francia, 1804-05-18 with First French Empire; sitelink_count: 409).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 50.280277777778, longitude 3.1063888888889.
- **Population Figures**: 3001.0, 3031.0, 3015.0, 3158.0, 3219.0, 3199.0, 3177.0, 3160.0, 3151.0, 3148.0, 3125.0.
- **Website**: http://www.arleux.fr/.
- **Sitelink Count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Arleux.
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Nord, France.
- **Local Entities**: Gare d'Arleux (railway station in Arleux, France, sitelink_count: 5); Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux (Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux, sitelink_count: 1).
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception: +1915-04-02T00:00:00Z, sitelink_count: 17).
- **Related Classifications**: Related to French (Romance language, countries include  among others, sitelink_count: 346).

## FAQs
**What is the location and administrative structure of Arleux?**  
Arleux is a commune in the Nord department, within the arrondissement of Douai and the canton of Arleux. It falls under the broader structure of French communes as territorial subdivisions for municipalities established in 1789.

**What are the population statistics for Arleux?**  
Recorded populations include 3001.0, 3031.0, 3015.0, 3158.0, 3219.0, 3199.0, 3177.0, 3160.0, 3151.0, 3148.0, and 3125.0. These figures reflect varying census data points for the commune.

**What infrastructure exists in Arleux?**  
Key facilities include Gare d'Arleux, a railway station, and Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux. The commune's official website is http://www.arleux.fr/.

**What recognition has Arleux received?**  
Arleux was awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on +1915-04-02T00:00:00Z. This honors its historical contributions.

**How does Arleux connect to France's geography and language?**  
Positioned at coordinates 50.280277777778 latitude and 3.1063888888889 longitude, Arleux relates to France, a country spanning Western Europe and overseas territories. It ties to the French language, a Romance language official in France among other nations.

## Why It Matters
Arleux represents a foundational unit in France's administrative framework as a commune in the Nord department, contributing to the decentralized governance of a unitary semi-presidential republic. Its position within the arrondissement of Douai and canton of Arleux underscores its role in local territorial organization, established alongside France's municipal subdivisions since 1789. The presence of Gare d'Arleux facilitates regional connectivity, while Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux supports economic activity in a department like Nord, part of Hauts-de-France. Recognition via the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 highlights its historical resilience, linking it to national military honors from World War I. With a sitelink count of 48 and detailed population tracking up to 3219.0, Arleux exemplifies small-scale communal life in a globally influential nation like France, which holds UN Security Council permanence and EU founding status. Its coordinates and website enable precise access, making it a microcosm of France's blend of local identity and broader European integration.

## Notable For
- Railway infrastructure via Gare d'Arleux, a dedicated station serving the commune.
- Brewing heritage through Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux.
- Military honor as recipient of Croix de guerre 1914–1918.
- Specific geographic placement at 50.280277777778° N, 3.1063888888889° E.
- Comprehensive population data series from 3001.0 to 3125.0.
- Official online presence at http://www.arleux.fr/.
- High Wikidata visibility with 48 sitelinks and Wikipedia title "Arleux".

## Body

### Geography and Location
Arleux sits at latitude 50.280277777778 and longitude 3.1063888888889. It functions as a commune in Nord, a French department in Hauts-de-France with inception +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z and sitelink_count 104. The commune belongs to the arrondissement of Douai, an arrondissement of France with sitelink_count 32, and the canton of Arleux, a canton of France with sitelink_count 13 and country France.

### Administrative Context
Arleux qualifies as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z and sitelink_count 83. It relates directly to France, a country in Western Europe and overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. France's inception includes 0843-08-00 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 0481 (Francia), and 1804-05-18 (First French Empire), with sitelink_count 409.

### Infrastructure and Local Entities
Gare d'Arleux operates as a railway station in Arleux, France, with sitelink_count 5. Brasserie-malterie Campion d'Arleux exists as a local brasserie-malterie, with sitelink_count 1 and country France. The commune maintains its website at http://www.arleux.fr/.

### Demographics
Population records for Arleux list 3001.0, 3031.0, 3015.0, 3158.0, 3219.0, 3199.0, 3177.0, 3160.0, 3151.0, 3148.0, and 3125.0. These figures track changes over time.

### Recognition and Awards
Arleux holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration with inception +1915-04-02T00:00:00Z and sitelink_count 17.

### Digital and Catalog Presence
Arleux has a sitelink_count of 48. Its Wikipedia title is Arleux. The Wikidata description states: commune in Nord, France. It connects to French, a Romance language with sitelink_count 346 and presence in countries including France.

### Broader French Ties
As part of Nord in Hauts-de-France, Arleux integrates into France's structure, which features a semi-presidential republic, Paris capital, and global roles in UN, EU, and NATO. The commune aligns with France's official language French and its motto "Liberté, égalité, fraternité".

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