Erquinghem-Lys (French pronunciation: [ɛʁkɛ̃ɡɛm lis]) (Erkegem an de Leie in West Flemish) is a commune situated in the Nord department in northern France.[3]
It is part of the Métropole Européenne de Lille. Erquinghem is one of a series of villages on the river Lys established by the Viking Rikiwulf in 880 AD at the time of the invasion led by Godfrid, Duke of Frisia: Racquinghem, Reclinghem, Rekkem and Rijkegem (the latter two now in West Flanders – Belgium).
Erquinghem-Lys has been twinned with Skipton, North Yorkshire, England since 24 October 2009.[4]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3,456 | — |
| 1975 | 3,658 | +0.81% |
| 1982 | 3,949 | +1.10% |
| 1990 | 4,355 | +1.23% |
| 1999 | 4,495 | +0.35% |
| 2007 | 4,509 | +0.04% |
| 2012 | 4,734 | +0.98% |
| 2017 | 5,158 | +1.73% |
| Source: INSEE[5] | ||
Heraldry
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The arms of Erquinghem-Lys are blazoned : Or, a lion sable, overall a bend componey argent and gules.
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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 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Herald Reporter (30 October 2009). "Skipton Twins with Erquinghem-Lys". Craven Herald & Pioneer.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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