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Wattrelos, Border town in Lille metropolis, France

Wattrelos extends across 113 square kilometers of northern French territory, maintaining direct connections with Belgian municipalities Mouscron and Estaimpuis.

The development of Wattrelos intensified during the industrial revolution, transforming from a rural settlement into the fifth largest municipality within the Lille metropolitan area.

The municipal government organizes recurring events including art exhibitions and winter markets that bring together local artists and craftspeople throughout the year.

The city maintains 24 primary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving the educational needs of more than 40,000 residents.

The territory of Wattrelos forms part of both the Roubaix-Est and Roubaix-Nord cantons, creating an administrative structure that spans multiple jurisdictions.

Location: Lille metropolis

Location: Nord

Location: arrondissement of Lille

Elevation above the sea: 28 m

Shares border with: Roubaix, Leers, Tourcoing, Mouscron, Estaimpuis

Phone: +33320816666

Website: http://ville-wattrelos.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.70111,3.21333

Latest update: June 10, 2025 23:40

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