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Loon-Plage

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Loon-Plage

Total population

6,039

Elevation0 m
Land area35.67 km²
Coordinates50.99°, 2.22°

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City facts

Elevation
0 m
Area
35.67 km²
Official website
www.ville-loonplage.org

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Overview

Loon-Plage is a commune and major port in the Nord department in northern France. It serves as the main passenger port for the city of Dunkirk for ferries for England.

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History & geography

History

In 2024, a man shot dead 4 people here.

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Geography

Latitude
50.9946
Longitude
2.2192
Water area
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Official Identifiers

INSEE — French National Institute of Statistics

INSEE code
59359
Department
59
Region
32
Population (Wikidata)
5,952

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Sources

  • Wikipedia
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  • INSEE — French national statistics, via geo.api.gouv.fr (official commune code, population, surface, department, region)
  • INSEE — French National Institute of Statistics — geo.api.gouv.fr