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Rubrouck

Rubrouck
Rubrouck is located in France
Rubrouck
Rubrouck
Coordinates:
Country France
Region Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Department Nord
Arrondissement Dunkerque
Canton Cassel
Intercommunality pays de Cassel
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Christine Devulder
Area1 14.88 km2 (5.75 sq mi)
Population (1999)2 772
 • Density 52/km2 (130/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 59516 / 59285
Elevation 20–65 m (66–213 ft)
(avg. 33 m or 108 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Rubrouck (Dutch: Rubroek, once Ruysbroeck) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

History

Rubrouck (Rübrück) was first mentioned in 1104. It was the home of the 13th century explorer William of Rubruck.

Heraldry

See also

References

  • INSEE commune file


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