Bray-Dunes
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Bray-Dunes (French pronunciation: [bʁɛ dyn]; West Flemish: Bray-Duunn) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3] It is situated on the Belgian border, with Adinkerke being the closest Belgian town. It is the northernmost commune and the northernmost point in all of France (mainland and overseas territories).
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Bray-Dunes
Bray-Duunen | |
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Coordinates: 51°04′18″N 2°31′42″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Nord |
Arrondissement | Dunkerque |
Canton | Dunkerque-2 |
Intercommunality | Dunkerque |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Christine Gilloots[1] |
Area 1 | 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 4,380 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 59107 /59123 |
Elevation | 0–29 m (0–95 ft) (avg. 8 m or 26 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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Bray-Dunes was the site of many casualties during World War II as a result of the Dunkirk evacuation.