Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Calonne-Ricouart (French pronunciation: [kalɔn ʁikwaʁ]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France[3] 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Béthune and 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Lille by the banks of the river Clarence.
History
The village and the old castle were burned down in 1537 by the troops of Francis I.[citation needed]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 9,954 | — |
| 1975 | 8,534 | −2.17% |
| 1982 | 7,545 | −1.74% |
| 1990 | 6,585 | −1.69% |
| 1999 | 5,989 | −1.05% |
| 2007 | 5,815 | −0.37% |
| 2012 | 5,528 | −1.01% |
| 2017 | 5,454 | −0.27% |
| 2023 | 5,369 | −0.26% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Notable people
- Robert Budzynski (born 1940), football player
- Maryan Synakowski (1936–2022), football player
- Maryan Wisniewski (born 1937), football player
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
External links
- Official website of the commune (in French)
- The leisure park (in French)
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