Imagine Provin, a small town north of France. Provin is not just a name on a map. It is a place with a story to tell.
Provin is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The French pronounce it [pʁɔvɛ̃]. The city of Provin sits in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Provin finds itself in the township of Seclin-Sud. This is part of the Lille district.
Let’s explore Provin’s basic facts. The area code for Provin is 59477. Its zip code is 59185. Provin covers a small area of 3.39 square kilometers. In 2022, Provin had a population of 4,456. That makes for a population density of about 1,300 people per square kilometer. The town’s elevation ranges from 19 to 34 meters. The average altitude is 26 meters.
Provin is surrounded by other towns. Bauvin lies 1.17 km away. Meurchin is 2.14 km away. Annœullin is 2.46 km from Provin. Carnin is at a distance of 3.55 km. Billy-Berclau sits 3.73 km away. Carvin is located 3.96 km from Provin. Hantay is 4.04 km away. Allennes-les-Marais is 4.10 km from Provin.
The arms of Provin are quite distinctive. They are blazoned as Azure six mullets of six points 3,2,1 Or.
Looking back, Provin’s population has seen some changes. In 1968, the population was 2,738. By 1975, it increased to 3,030. The population continued to grow to 3,491 in 1982. In 1990, it slightly increased to 3,499. There were 3,678 residents in 1999. In 2007, the population reached 3,841. It then climbed to 4,183 in 2012. By 2017, Provin had 4,234 inhabitants.
So, Provin might be small. But it has a unique story within the wider landscape of northern France. As you leave Provin, remember it. This is a small French town with its own identity and history.