Overview
Zegerscappel (French pronunciation: [zeɡɛʁskapɛl]; from Dutch Zegerskappel) is a commune in the Nord department of the Hauts‑de‑France region in northern France. It lies approximately 15 km (9 mi) south of Dunkerque.
Geography
- Coordinates: 50°53′16″ N 2°23′02″ E (50.8878° N, 2.3839° E)
- Elevation: 7 m to 40 m above sea level (average ≈ 30 m)
- Area: 11.74 km² (4.53 sq mi)
- The commune is part of the intercommunality of Hauts de Flandre and belongs to the arrondissement of Dunkerque and the canton of Wormhout.
Administration
- INSEE code: 59666
- Postal code: 59470
- Mayor (2024–2026): Franck Spicht
Demographics
- Population (2023): 1,562 inhabitants, known as Zegerscappelois (male) and Zegerscappeloises (female).
- Population density: approximately 90 inhabitants per km².
Heraldry
The coat of arms of Zegerscappel is blazoned: Azure, a chevron argent between two anchors and a cow passant Or, a chief per pale Gules, a mitre Or, and two paly Or and gules.
References
- French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) data.
- Official municipal records (Répertoire national des élus).
- Wikipedia entry for Zegerscappel.