Rubrouck
| Rubrouck | ||
|---|---|---|
| Commune | ||
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  Rubrouck Location within Hauts-de-France region  Rubrouck | ||
| Coordinates: 50°50′22″N 2°21′23″E / 50.8394°N 2.3564°ECoordinates: 50°50′22″N 2°21′23″E / 50.8394°N 2.3564°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Nord | |
| Arrondissement | Dunkerque | |
| Canton | Wormhout | |
| 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) | |
| Demonym(s) | Rubrouckois | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59516 /59285 | |
| Elevation |
20–65 m (66–213 ft) (avg. 33 m or 108 ft) | |
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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.
Politics
Presidential Elections 2nd Round
| Election | Winning Candidate | Party | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Emmanuel Macron | En Marche! | 55.49 | |
| 2012 | Nicolas Sarkozy | UMP | 57.39 | |
| 2007 | Nicolas Sarkozy | UMP | 57.66 | |
| 2002 | Jacques Chirac | RPR | 81.34 | |
Heraldry
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The arms of Rubrouck are blazoned : Gules, a lion argent armed and langued Or. (Broxeele and Rubrouck use the same arms.) |
See also
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