# Lapugnoy

> commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

**Wikidata**: [Q429745](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q429745)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapugnoy)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lapugnoy

## Summary
Lapugnoy is a commune in Pas-de-Calais, France. It belongs to the arrondissement of Béthune, the canton of Béthune-Sud, and is classified as a commune of France. Its official website is http://www.ville-lapugnoy.fr, with coordinates at 50.516388888889° N, 2.5402777777778° E.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, France.
- **Department**: Pas-de-Calais (French department, inception: +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, country: France, sitelink_count: 104).
- **Arrondissement**: Arrondissement of Béthune (arrondissement of France, country: France, sitelink_count: 30).
- **Canton**: Canton of Béthune-Sud (canton of France, country: France, sitelink_count: 15).
- **Type**: Commune of France (France territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception: +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z, country: France, sitelink_count: 83).
- **Country**: France (country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania; inception values: 0843-08-00 with qualifiers : West Francia, statement_is_subject_of: Treaty of Verdun; 0481 with : Francia; 1804-05-18 with : First French Empire; sitelink_count: 409).
- **Website**: http://www.ville-lapugnoy.fr.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 50.516388888889, longitude 2.5402777777778.
- **Population figures**: 3425.0, 3444.0, 3478.0, 3459.0, 3467.0, 3471.0, 3525.0, 3518.0, 3500.0, 3481.0.
- **Sitelink count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia title**: Lapugnoy.
- **Wikidata description**: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, France.

## FAQs
**Where is Lapugnoy located and what are its administrative divisions?**  
Lapugnoy is situated in the Pas-de-Calais department of France, within the arrondissement of Béthune and the canton of Béthune-Sud. Its precise coordinates are 50.516388888889° N, 2.5402777777778° E.

**What is the population of Lapugnoy?**  
Lapugnoy has recorded populations of 3425.0, 3444.0, 3478.0, 3459.0, 3467.0, 3471.0, 3525.0, 3518.0, 3500.0, and 3481.0 across various counts.

**What is the official website for Lapugnoy?**  
The official website for Lapugnoy is http://www.ville-lapugnoy.fr, serving as the primary online resource for the commune.

**How does Lapugnoy relate to broader French administrative structures?**  
As a commune of France, Lapugnoy functions as a territorial subdivision for municipalities, established with the inception of communes in +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z, within the country of France.

## Why It Matters
Lapugnoy represents a fundamental unit of local governance in France's decentralized administrative system, embodying the commune structure that has defined municipal organization since 1789. It contributes to the Pas-de-Calais department's role in northern France, supporting regional identity within the arrondissement of Béthune and canton of Béthune-Sud. With a stable population hovering around 3400-3500 and an active official website, Lapugnoy sustains community services and local decision-making, integrating into France's semi-presidential republic framework where communes handle everyday affairs like urban planning and public utilities. Its position in Pas-de-Calais ties it to France's historical and economic fabric, from the Treaty of Verdun origins to modern EU membership, enabling residents to access national resources while preserving localized autonomy. This micro-level entity underscores France's unitary yet decentralized state model, influencing everything from electoral participation to cultural preservation in Western Europe.

## Notable For
- Being a commune in Pas-de-Calais with a sitelink count of 48 and Wikipedia title "Lapugnoy."
- Specific coordinates at lat: 50.516388888889, lon: 2.5402777777778.
- Series of population metrics: 3425.0, 3444.0, 3478.0, 3459.0, 3467.0, 3471.0, 3525.0, 3518.0, 3500.0, 3481.0.
- Official website http://www.ville-lapugnoy.fr as a digital hub.
- Membership in arrondissement of Béthune (sitelink_count: 30) and canton of Béthune-Sud (sitelink_count: 15).
- Placement within Pas-de-Calais department (inception: +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, sitelink_count: 104) and commune of France type (inception: +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z, sitelink_count: 83).

## Body

### Administrative Location and Structure
Lapugnoy is a commune located in Pas-de-Calais, a French department with inception on +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, country France, and sitelink_count of 104. It falls under the arrondissement of Béthune, an arrondissement of France in country France with sitelink_count 30. Lapugnoy also belongs to the canton of Béthune-Sud, a canton of France in country France with sitelink_count 15.

### Classification and Type
Lapugnoy qualifies as a commune of France, defined as a France territorial subdivision for municipalities. This type has inception +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z, country France, sitelink_count 83.

### Country Context
Lapugnoy resides in France, a country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. France's inception includes 0843-08-00 qualified by : West Francia and statement_is_subject_of: Treaty of Verdun; 0481 qualified by : Francia; 1804-05-18 qualified by : First French Empire. France has sitelink_count 409.

### Geographic Properties
Lapugnoy's coordinates are latitude 50.516388888889, longitude 2.5402777777778.

### Population Data
Population records for Lapugnoy include 3425.0, 3444.0, 3478.0, 3459.0, 3467.0, 3471.0, 3525.0, 3518.0, 3500.0, 3481.0.

### Digital Presence
The official website is http://www.ville-lapugnoy.fr. Lapugnoy has sitelink_count 48, Wikipedia title Lapugnoy, and Wikidata description "commune in Pas-de-Calais, France."

### Related Entities
- Pas-de-Calais: French department.
- Arrondissement of Béthune: Arrondissement of France.
- Canton of Béthune-Sud: Canton of France.
- Commune of France: Territorial subdivision for municipalities.

## 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. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
17. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
18. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
19. GeoNames
20. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
21. [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)
22. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)