Bethune (Béthune), Hauts-de-France

Bethune: commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

About

Quick Facts about Béthune

Population 24,895
Country France
State Hauts-de-France (France)
County Pas-de-Calais
Postal code 62400
Area 9.46 km2
Official name Béthune
Latitude & Longitude 50.5297,2.6400
Altitude 85 feet / 26 meters
Capital city Béthune is capital of canton of Béthune-Sud, arrondissement of Béthune, canton of Béthune-Est, canton of Béthune-Nord, canton of Béthune
Establishment January 01, 2008 (18 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00
Local time 15:35:23 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Béthune is located at 50°31'47"N 2°38'24"E (50.5296500, 2.6400300). It has 6 neighbors: Verquin, Fouquieres les Bethune, Fouquereuil, Essars, Beuvry and Annezin.

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Official website of Béthune

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1982 25,508 - census
1990 24,556 -3.88% census
1999 27,808 11.69% census
2006 26,472 -5.05% census
2008 25,697 -3.02% census
2011 25,430 -1.05% census
2013 25,463 0.13% census
2015 24,995 -1.87% census
2016 25,753 2.94% census
2017 24,895 -3.45% census
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