# Saint-Nicolas

> commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

**Wikidata**: [Q876147](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q876147)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Nicolas,_Pas-de-Calais)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/saint-nicolas

## Summary
Saint-Nicolas is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. It lies within the arrondissement of Arras, was formerly part of the canton of Arras-Nord until March 2015, and belongs to the Communauté urbaine d'Arras. Also known as La Fraternité, it received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 for its recognition in World War I.

## Key Facts
- Classification: commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities (inception: 1789-00-00, country: France, sitelink_count: 83)
- Country: France, country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania (inceptions: 0843-08-00 qualified by West Francia and Treaty of Verdun; 0481 qualified by Francia; 1804-05-18 qualified by First French Empire; country: France; sitelink_count: 409)
- Department: Pas-de-Calais, French department (inception: 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, country: France, sitelink_count: 104)
- Arrondissement: arrondissement of Arras, arrondissement of France (country: France, sitelink_count: 29)
- Former canton: canton of Arras-Nord, canton of France until March 2015 (country: France, sitelink_count: 15)
- Urban community: Communauté urbaine d'Arras, urban community (inception: 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z, country: France, headquarters: , industry: , sitelink_count: 7)
- Award: Croix de guerre 1914–1918, French military decoration (inception: 1915-04-02T00:00:00Z, country: France, sitelink_count: 17)
- Aliases: La Fraternité
- Website: https://www.ville-saintnicolas.eu
- Population figures (various years): 4634.0; 4875.0; 4856.0; 4738.0; 4724.0; 4687.0; 4659.0; 4603.0; 4548.0; 4494.0
- Coordinates: latitude 50.302777777778, longitude 2.7772222222222
- Sitelink_count: 48
- Wikipedia_title: Saint-Nicolas, Pas-de-Calais
- Wikidata_description: commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

## FAQs
**Where is Saint-Nicolas located administratively?**  
Saint-Nicolas sits in the Pas-de-Calais department within the arrondissement of Arras in France. It belonged to the canton of Arras-Nord until its dissolution in March 2015 and now forms part of the Communauté urbaine d'Arras, which began operations on January 1, 2013, with headquarters at .

**What award has Saint-Nicolas received?**  
The commune earned the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration established on April 2, 1915, for distinguished service during World War I.

**What are the population trends for Saint-Nicolas?**  
Recorded populations include 4634, 4875, 4856, 4738, 4724, 4687, 4659, 4603, 4548, and 4494 across different years, showing a general decline over time.

**What are the geographic coordinates of Saint-Nicolas?**  
The commune is positioned at latitude 50.302777777778 north and longitude 2.7772222222222 east.

**What is the official website and online presence of Saint-Nicolas?**  
The official site is https://www.ville-saintnicolas.eu. It has a sitelink_count of 48 and a Wikipedia page titled Saint-Nicolas, Pas-de-Calais.

**How does Saint-Nicolas fit into French territorial structure?**  
As a commune of France since the type's inception in 1789, it represents a standard municipal subdivision in the country established through events like the Treaty of Verdun in 843 for West Francia.

## Why It Matters
Saint-Nicolas serves as a vital local administrative unit in the Pas-de-Calais department, contributing to the communal governance framework that has defined French municipalities since 1789. Its integration into the Communauté urbaine d'Arras since January 1, 2013, enhances regional cooperation in urban development and services, linking it to broader economic and infrastructural initiatives around Arras. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award underscores its historical valor during World War I, preserving a legacy of community resilience that resonates in northern France's collective memory and fosters local pride amid evolving cantonal structures, such as the end of Arras-Nord in March 2015.

## Notable For
- Receipt of the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a prestigious French World War I military honor created on April 2, 1915.
- Membership in Communauté urbaine d'Arras since its inception on January 1, 2013, with specified industry focus .
- Former inclusion in canton of Arras-Nord, dissolved in March 2015, marking administrative evolution.
- Unique alias La Fraternité, distinguishing it among French communes.
- Steady online documentation with 48 sitelinks and dedicated Wikipedia entry under Saint-Nicolas, Pas-de-Calais.
- Precise geographic positioning at 50.302777777778° N, 2.7772222222222° E within the arrondissement of Arras.
- Part of the enduring commune system in France, tied to national origins like the 843 Treaty of Verdun.

## Body

### Administrative Location and Divisions
Saint-Nicolas functions as a commune in Pas-de-Calais, a French department formed on March 4, 1790. It resides in the arrondissement of Arras, an arrondissement of France. Previously aligned with the canton of Arras-Nord, a canton of France that ended in March 2015. Currently integrated into Communauté urbaine d'Arras, an urban community launched on January 1, 2013, headquartered at  and focused on industry . This structure positions it within the broader territorial subdivisions of France, a country originating in 843 August under West Francia via the Treaty of Verdun, 481 under Francia, and 1804-05-18 under the First French Empire.

### Country Context: France
France contains Saint-Nicolas as a country primarily in Western Europe with extensions via overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. It holds sitelink_count 409. France operates as a semi-presidential republic with global influence, permanent UN Security Council seat, EU founding member status, capital Paris, population 68,605,616 (2025 estimate), area 643,801 km², president Emmanuel Macron, prime minister Sébastien Lecornu, official language French, currency Euro, motto "Liberté, égalité, fraternité", anthem "La Marseillaise", tricolore flag, coordinates 47°N 2°E, and numerous other attributes including nuclear weapons since 1960, GDP $2.78 trillion USD (2022), HDI 0.903 (2021).

### Awards and Recognition
Saint-Nicolas holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration instituted on April 2, 1915, with sitelink_count 17.

### Demographics and Population
Population data for Saint-Nicolas records: 4634.0; 4875.0; 4856.0; 4738.0; 4724.0; 4687.0; 4659.0; 4603.0; 4548.0; 4494.0 across successive periods.

### Geography and Coordinates
Positioned at latitude 50.302777777778, longitude 2.7772222222222.

### Classifications and Related Entities
Classified as a commune of France, inception 1789-00-00, country France, sitelink_count 83. Wikidata description: commune in Pas-de-Calais, France.

### Digital Presence and Resources
Official website at https://www.ville-saintnicolas.eu. Maintains sitelink_count 48. Wikipedia title: Saint-Nicolas, Pas-de-Calais. Alias: La Fraternité.

### Departmental and Regional Ties
Pas-de-Calais inception 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, sitelink_count 104. Arrondissement of Arras sitelink_count 29. Canton of Arras-Nord sitelink_count 15, country France.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/22682/article/2016-07-13/nos-jumelages-entre-lipperode-allemagne-et-saint-nicolas-lez-arras-les-liens)
2. BnF authorities
3. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
4. INSEE code
5. répertoire géographique des communes
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8. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
9. Populations légales 2016
10. Populations légales 2017
11. Populations légales 2018
12. Populations légales 2019
13. Populations légales 2020
14. Populations légales 2021
15. Populations de référence 2022
16. Populations de référence 2023
17. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
18. [Source](http://cassini.ehess.fr/cassini/fr/html/fiche.php?select_resultat=33782)
19. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
20. GeoNames
21. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
22. [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)
23. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)