Marpent (French pronunciation: [maʁpɑ̃]) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3] It hosts an important factory of railway rolling stock, the former Baume et Marpent.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,084 | — |
| 1975 | 3,155 | +0.33% |
| 1982 | 2,825 | −1.57% |
| 1990 | 2,717 | −0.49% |
| 1999 | 2,649 | −0.28% |
| 2007 | 2,619 | −0.14% |
| 2012 | 2,705 | +0.65% |
| 2017 | 2,748 | +0.32% |
| 2023 | 2,653 | −0.58% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Education
The École primaire publique Maurice Fostier is located in Marpent.[5]
Heraldry
| The arms of Marpent are blazoned : Gules, 10 lozenges conjoined argent 3,3,3 and 1. (Fressain, Hergnies, Lallaing and Marpent use the same arms.)
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See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires”. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ “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
- ^ “École primaire publique Maurice Fostier.” Ministry of National Education. Retrieved on 6 January 2014. “6 rue de la Mairie 59164 Marpent”
