# Bourbourg

> commune in Nord, France

**Wikidata**: [Q632822](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q632822)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbourg)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bourbourg

## Summary
Bourbourg is a commune in the Nord department of France. It serves as a territorial subdivision within the country and is located in the former canton of Bourbourg, the arrondissement of Dunkirk, and the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque. Key details include its inception in 1946, coordinates at 50.946388888889° N, 2.1977777777778° E, and populations ranging from 6931 to 7171.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities.
- **Location**: Nord department (French department in Hauts-de-France, inception 1790-03-04).
- **Administrative divisions**: Canton of Bourbourg (canton of France from 1789-2015), arrondissement of Dunkirk (arrondissement of France), Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque (urban community in France, inception 1968-10-21, headquarters , industry ).
- **Country**: France.
- **Inception**: 1946-01-01.
- **Population figures**: 7064.0, 7090.0, 7168.0, 7097.0, 7171.0, 7152.0, 7087.0, 7023.0, 6958.0, 6931.0.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 50.946388888889, longitude 2.1977777777778.
- **Aliases**: Broekburg.
- **Website**: http://www.ville-bourbourg.com/.
- **Sitelink count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia title**: Bourbourg.
- **Wikidata description**: Commune in Nord, France.
- **Related entities sitelink counts**: Commune of France (83), canton of Bourbourg (13), Nord (104), Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque (5), arrondissement of Dunkirk (33), France (409).

## FAQs
**What and where is Bourbourg?**  
Bourbourg is a commune classified as a territorial subdivision for municipalities in France. It lies in the Nord department within Hauts-de-France, specifically in the arrondissement of Dunkirk and the former canton of Bourbourg (1789-2015).

**What are the population trends and coordinates of Bourbourg?**  
Populations recorded include 7064.0, 7090.0, 7168.0, 7097.0, 7171.0, 7152.0, 7087.0, 7023.0, 6958.0, and 6931.0. Its precise location is at latitude 50.946388888889 and longitude 2.1977777777778.

**When was Bourbourg established and what is its online presence?**  
The commune's inception dates to 1946-01-01. Its official website is http://www.ville-bourbourg.com/, and it has an alias Broekburg.

**What larger administrative structures include Bourbourg?**  
It belongs to the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque (inception 1968-10-21, headquarters , industry ) and the country France, alongside connections to the commune of France category and the historical canton of Bourbourg.

## Why It Matters
Bourbourg functions as a foundational municipal unit in France's territorial framework, embodying the commune structure that underpins local governance since 1789. As part of the Nord department and the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque, it contributes to regional urban dynamics in Hauts-de-France, supporting coordinated services across the arrondissement of Dunkirk. Its position in the former canton of Bourbourg highlights shifts in French administrative history from 1789 to 2015, reflecting broader national reforms in decentralization and community organization. With a stable population around 7000 and a dedicated website, Bourbourg sustains local identity and accessibility, linking residents to national entities like France while maintaining distinct coordinates and aliases that preserve cultural linguistics such as Broekburg.

## Notable For
- 48 sitelinks indicating strong multilingual and encyclopedic coverage.
- Inclusion in the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque, a key urban community with inception in 1968 and specific industry ties.
- Historical tie to the canton of Bourbourg, active from 1789 to 2015.
- Alias Broekburg, signaling cross-linguistic or regional naming traditions.
- Consistent population range of 6931.0 to 7171.0, demonstrating demographic stability.
- Precise geolocation at 50.946388888889° N, 2.1977777777778° E for mapping and reference.
- Official website http://www.ville-bourbourg.com/ for direct civic engagement.

## Body

### Administrative Classification and Relationships
Bourbourg holds the status of a commune of France, defined as a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception tied to 1789-00-00. It relates directly to the category of commune of France, which has a sitelink count of 83. The entity connects to the canton of Bourbourg, a canton of France operational from 1789 to 2015, with inception 1789-00-00 and sitelink count 13. Broader placements include the Nord department, a French department in Hauts-de-France with inception 1790-03-04 and sitelink count 104. It forms part of the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque, an urban community in France established 1968-10-21, located in country , with headquarters at , industry classification , and sitelink count 5. Additional layers encompass the arrondissement of Dunkirk, an arrondissement of France in country  with sitelink count 33. All these nest within France, which carries a sitelink count of 409.

### Inception and Properties
Bourbourg's inception occurred on 1946-01-01. Its official website is http://www.ville-bourbourg.com/. The Wikidata description specifies it as a commune in Nord, France. The Wikipedia title is Bourbourg. It has 48 sitelinks. An alias is Broekburg.

### Demographics
Population data for Bourbourg lists the following figures: 7064.0, 7090.0, 7168.0, 7097.0, 7171.0, 7152.0, 7087.0, 7023.0, 6958.0, 6931.0.

### Geography
Coordinates position Bourbourg at latitude 50.946388888889 and longitude 2.1977777777778.

### Connected Entities Overview
- **Canton of Bourbourg**: Repeatedly linked as both related and located-in entity; inception 1789-00-00, country , sitelink count 13.
- **Nord**: Inception 1790-03-04, country , sitelink count 104.
- **Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque**: Inception 1968-10-21, country , headquarters , industry , sitelink count 5.
- **Arrondissement of Dunkirk**: Country , sitelink count 33.
- **France**: Country in Western Europe and other continents via overseas territories; inception qualifiers include 0843-08-00 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 0481 (Francia), 1804-05-18 (First French Empire); country , sitelink count 409.

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