Where is Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

Location of metropolitan region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais on a map — Location of metropolitan region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais within France

Nord-Pas-de-Calais is a metropolitan region found in the nation of France. Home to 4,107,148 people, it is the 4th largest division in France in terms of population.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais gained its current status as a metropolitan region in the year 1982. The government of Nord-Pas-de-Calais is lead by Daniel Percheronand is based in the metropolitan region capital of Lille (Population: 228,328).

The most populous cities in Nord-Pas-de-Calais are: Lille (Population: 228,328), Roubaix (Population: 95,721), Tourcoing (Population: 91,574), Calais (Population: 74,433), Dunkerque (Population: 71,287).

Nord-Pas-de-Calais Metropolitan region - Quick Facts

Country	France
Region Type	Metropolitan region
ISO Code	FR_O
Time Zone	CET
Year of Establishment	1982
Capital	Lille (Population: 228,328)
Head of Government	Daniel Percheron
Total Population	4,107,148
Total Area	12,414 sq km (4,793 sq miles)
Population Density	330.8 sq km (856.9 sq miles)