Avelin (French pronunciation: [avlɛ̃]) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[2] It is 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the centre of Lille.
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![]() The church in Avelin | |
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Location of Avelin ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 50°32′26″N 3°04′57″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Nord |
Arrondissement | Lille |
Canton | Templeuve-en-Pévèle |
Intercommunality | Pévèle-Carembault |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | José Roucou |
Area 1 | 13.76 km2 (5.31 sq mi) |
Population | 2,641 |
• Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 59034 /59710 |
Elevation | 29–58 m (95–190 ft) (avg. 47 m or 154 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
The village's name is of Germanic origin.[3]
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The arms of Avelin are blazoned : Gules, a chief ermine.
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