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Annay (French pronunciation: [anɛ]; also referred to as Annay-sous-Lens, literally Annay under Lens) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

CountryFrance
Area
1
4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Population
(2023)[2]
4,571
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Annay
The town hall of Annay
The town hall of Annay
Coat of arms of Annay
Location of Annay
Annay is located in France
Annay
Annay
Location within France
Annay is located in Hauts-de-France
Annay
Annay
Location within Hauts-de-France
Coordinates: 50°27′51″N 2°52′59″E
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementLens
CantonLens
IntercommunalityCommunaupole de Lens-Liévin
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Yves Terlat[1]
Area
1
4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[2]
4,571
 • Density1,060/km2 (2,730/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62033 /62880
Elevation21–44 m (69–144 ft)
(avg. 27 m or 89 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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Geography

A large farming village, with a large lake and marshes, situated some 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Lens at the junction of the D917 and D39 roads. The canalized Deûle river forms much of the northeast border of the commune.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,236—    
1975 5,139−0.27%
1982 4,862−0.79%
1990 5,132+0.68%
1999 4,718−0.93%
2007 4,389−0.90%
2012 4,237−0.70%
2017 4,337+0.47%
2023 4,571+0.88%
Source: INSEE[4]
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Sights

  • The church of St. Amé, rebuilt, as was most of the village, after the First World War.
  • The war memorial.
  • An abandoned protestant church.

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