Saint-Waast
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| Saint-Waast | |
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  Saint-Waast | |
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Location within Nord-Pas-de-Calais region  Saint-Waast | |
| Coordinates: 50°18′18″N 3°44′53″E / 50.305°N 3.748°ECoordinates: 50°18′18″N 3°44′53″E / 50.305°N 3.748°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Department | Nord |
| Arrondissement | Avesnes-sur-Helpe |
| Canton | Bavay |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Charles Degardin |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 5.91 km2 (2.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Population2 | 610 |
| • Population2 Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 59548 / 59570 |
| Elevation |
85–142 m (279–466 ft) (avg. 120 m or 390 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Saint-Waast is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
Heraldry
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The arms of Saint-Waast are blazoned : |
Local Culture and Heritage
Sites and Monuments
Cultural Heritage
Natural heritage
The Carrière des Nerviens Regional Nature Reserve is partially located in the communal territory just 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) south-east of the town centre.
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