Boffles
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| Coordinates: 50°15′18″N 2°12′12″E / 50.255°N 2.2033°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Arras |
| Canton | Auxi-le-Château |
| Intercommunality | CC Ternois |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Raymond Croisel[1] |
| Area 1 | 3.27 km2 (1.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | 48 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (38/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 62143 /62390 |
| Elevation | 80–140 m (260–460 ft) (avg. 123 m or 404 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Boffles (French pronunciation: [bɔfl]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.[3]
Geography
Boffles is a small village located 25 miles (41 km) west of Arras on the D116 road. The market town of Auxi-le-Château lies 4 miles to the west and Frevent, 6 miles to the east. Auxi-le-Château has a weekly market, banks, supermarkets and a selection of shops. There are also several restaurants and bars serving local French cuisine.
The village is situated near a number of sights of the Pas-de-Calais and the Somme region, including a number of museums and battlefield sites relating to both first and second world wars.[citation needed]
The Picardy region and Paris are also accessible from the village.[citation needed]
Boffles has its own Maire, Raymond Croisel, Mairie at 21 Rue Marronniers and a church and records date to 1763.
As well as French residents, there are a number of English, Dutch and Brazilian people who live in the village.[citation needed]
The graves of four British soldiers killed during wartime can be seen in the churchyard.
There are a number of community and social gatherings throughout the year.[citation needed]
Population
In 2013, the population of Boffles grew to 54 residents following the construction of several new houses. The geographical location, peacefulness and community spirit makes the village a much sought after place to live to escape the more populated towns in the area.
The inhabitants of Boffles are known as Bofflois.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 41 | — |
| 1968 | 52 | +26.8% |
| 1975 | 56 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 40 | −28.6% |
| 1990 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 34 | −17.1% |
| 2009 | 47 | +38.2% |
| 2011 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 54 | +12.5% |
Sights
- The church of St. Martin, dating from the nineteenth century.
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission graves.
- An English speaking Gite Complex Le Petit Hameau
- Walks, countryside views and cycling opportunities.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
External links
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