| Lourches | ||
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| Coordinates: 50°18′54″N 3°21′22″E / 50.315°N 3.356°ECoordinates: 50°18′54″N 3°21′22″E / 50.315°N 3.356°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Nord | |
| Arrondissement | Valenciennes | |
| Canton | Denain | |
| Intercommunality | Porte du Hainaut | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Marc Montuelle | |
| Area1 | 2.65 km2 (1.02 sq mi) | |
| Population (1999)2 | 3,781 | |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59361 /59156 | |
| Elevation | 28–42 m (92–138 ft) (avg. 38 m or 125 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.2Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Lourches is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
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.)