Solesmes (French pronunciation: [sɔlɛm]; Picard: Solinmes) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.[3]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6,042 | — |
| 1975 | 5,740 | −0.73% |
| 1982 | 5,328 | −1.06% |
| 1990 | 4,892 | −1.06% |
| 1999 | 4,767 | −0.29% |
| 2007 | 4,604 | −0.43% |
| 2012 | 4,505 | −0.43% |
| 2017 | 4,338 | −0.75% |
| Source: INSEE[4] | ||
Heraldry
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The arms of Solesmes are blazoned : Sable, 3 crescents argent.
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Education
The city is home to:
- the École Saint-Joseph.
- the 'Institution Saint Michel: Collège and Lycée', a Catholic Secondary School with boarding facilities.
- the Collège Saint Exupéry.
Notable person
- The mathematician Gustave Choquet (1915–2006) was born in Solesmes
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
- Aujourd'hui à Solesmes (in French)
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