Brillon is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3] It is 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of Valenciennes and 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Douai.
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The town hall in Brillon | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Brillon ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 50°26′12″N 3°19′52″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Nord |
| Arrondissement | Valenciennes |
| Canton | Saint-Amand-les-Eaux |
| Intercommunality | CA Porte du Hainaut |
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| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Carole Leleu[1] |
| Area 1 | 2.87 km2 (1.11 sq mi) |
| Population | 771 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59109 /59178 |
| Elevation | 16–21 m (52–69 ft) (avg. 20 m or 66 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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| The arms of Brillon are blazoned : Azure, semy de lys Or. = France Ancient (Ansacq, Brillon, Escaudain, Escautpont, Hélesmes, Hérin, Lecelles, Lieu-Saint-Amand, Lourches, Neuville-sur-Escaut, Rosult, Rumegies and Wignehies use the same arms.)
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