For the name, see Samer (name).
Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Samer (French pronunciation: [same]; Picard: Samé; West Flemish: Sint-Wulmaars) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,675 | — |
| 1975 | 2,845 | +0.88% |
| 1982 | 2,930 | +0.42% |
| 1990 | 3,026 | +0.40% |
| 1999 | 3,105 | +0.29% |
| 2007 | 3,457 | +1.35% |
| 2012 | 3,891 | +2.39% |
| 2017 | 4,496 | +2.93% |
| 2023 | 4,704 | +0.76% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Notable people
- Saint Vulmar, hermit who founded Samer Abbey in the 6th century.
- Eustace the Monk (c. 1170–1217), pirate and mercenary, was a Benedictine monk at Samer Abbey
- Jean Mouton (c. 1459-30 October 1522), a French composer.
- Jean-Charles Cazin (1840-1901), French landscape painter, was born at Samer.
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 6 June 2023.
- ^ “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 town web site (in French)
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