# Zuydcoote

> commune in Nord, France

**Wikidata**: [Q231180](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231180)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuydcoote)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/zuydcoote

## Summary
Zuydcoote is a commune located in the Nord department of northern France. It is part of the arrondissement of Dunkirk and belongs to the canton of Dunkerque-Est, while also being a member of the urban community Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune of France (municipalité territoriale)
- **Location**: Nord department, Hauts-de-France region, France
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 51.064166666667, Longitude 2.4894444444444
- **Population**: Ranging from 1,580 to 1,795 over recent years
- **Aliases**: Zuidkote, Zuudkote
- **Website**: [zuydcoote.fr](https://www.zuydcoote.fr/)
- **Sitelink Count**: 43
- **Wikipedia Title**: Zuydcoote
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Nord, France

## FAQs

**What is Zuydcoote?**  
Zuydcoote is a commune in the Nord department of northern France. It is part of the arrondissement of Dunkirk and belongs to the canton of Dunkerque-Est. It is also a member of the urban community Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque.

**Where is Zuydcoote located?**  
Zuydcoote is located in the Nord department within the Hauts-de-France region of France. Its geographical coordinates are approximately latitude 51.064166666667 and longitude 2.4894444444444.

**What administrative divisions does Zuydcoote belong to?**  
Zuydcoote is part of:
- Arrondissement of Dunkirk
- Canton of Dunkerque-Est (until March 2015)
- Urban community: Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque
- Department: Nord
- Country: France

**What is the population of Zuydcoote?**  
The population of Zuydcoote has varied in recent years, with recorded figures including: 1,766; 1,787; 1,795; 1,677; 1,616; 1,601; 1,593; 1,580; 1,608; and 1,630.

**What are the official names or aliases for Zuydcoote?**  
Zuydcoote is also known by the aliases Zuidkote and Zuudkote.

**What is the official website for Zuydcoote?**  
The official website for Zuydcoote is [zuydcoote.fr](https://www.zuydcoote.fr/).

## Why It Matters
Zuydcoote represents a local administrative unit within the French territorial structure, contributing to the decentralized governance model of France. As part of the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque, it plays a role in regional urban planning and cooperation. Its location in the Nord department situates it within a historically and economically significant region of France, near the Belgian border and the port city of Dunkirk. The commune's participation in larger administrative frameworks allows it to benefit from regional policies and development initiatives.

## Notable For
- Being a commune within the historically significant Nord department
- Its inclusion in the urban community of Dunkerque, which fosters intercommunal cooperation
- Its geographic proximity to the North Sea and Belgium
- Maintaining a small but stable population within the French communal system
- Its integration into multiple administrative layers: from canton to department to region

## Body

### Administrative Classification and Hierarchy
Zuydcoote is a commune, which is the smallest administrative division in France. Communes are territorial subdivisions for municipalities, established since the French Revolution (post-1789). As such, Zuydcoote functions under the broader governance of:
- **Arrondissement of Dunkirk**: An administrative division of the Nord department
- **Canton of Dunkerque-Est**: A former canton (until March 2015) used for electoral purposes
- **Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque**: An urban community established on October 21, 1968, aimed at fostering intercommunal cooperation
- **Nord Department**: A French department created on March 4, 1790, part of the Hauts-de-France region
- **France**: The sovereign state in Western Europe, with additional territories in the Americas, Africa, and Oceania

### Geography and Location
Zuydcoote is located in the Nord department in northern France. Its coordinates are:
- Latitude: 51.064166666667
- Longitude: 2.4894444444444

This places it in the coastal region near Dunkirk, close to the Belgian border and the North Sea. The commune benefits from proximity to major transport and economic hubs in the region.

### Demographics and Population
The population of Zuydcoote has fluctuated in recent years, with the following recorded figures:
- 1,766
- 1,787
- 1,795
- 1,677
- 1,616
- 1,601
- 1,593
- 1,580
- 1,608
- 1,630

These figures reflect a small but relatively stable community within the broader demographic trends of the Nord department.

### Governance and Local Administration
As a commune, Zuydcoote is governed by a municipal council and mayor, in line with French communal governance structures. It is part of the decentralized administration of France, which allows for local autonomy within national frameworks. The commune is part of the urban community Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque, which coordinates policies and services across multiple communes.

### Official Presence and Identity
Zuydcoote maintains an official website at [zuydcoote.fr](https://www.zuydcoote.fr/), which serves as a digital hub for local information and administrative services. The commune is also known by alternative names:
- Zuidkote
- Zuudkote

These aliases reflect regional linguistic influences and historical naming conventions.

### Cultural and Regional Context
Zuydcoote is part of the Hauts-de-France region, which has a rich cultural and historical heritage. The region's proximity to Belgium and the North Sea has influenced its development, economy, and cultural identity. As part of the Nord department, Zuydcoote contributes to the regional identity of this historically significant area of France.

### Integration with Larger Frameworks
Zuydcoote's inclusion in the arrondissement of Dunkirk and the former canton of Dunkerque-Est situates it within broader administrative and electoral frameworks. Its membership in the Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque links it to regional development initiatives and intercommunal cooperation projects. This integration allows Zuydcoote to benefit from shared resources and coordinated policies with neighboring communes.

## 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
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17. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
18. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
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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)
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23. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)