Beugny (French pronunciation: [bœɲi]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.

Geography

A farming village located 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Arras at the junction of the N30 and D20 roads.

History

Railway station of Beugny

In 1877 the Bapaume to Havrincourt section of the Achiet–Marcoing railway opened. This line was built to further expand sugar beet cultivation in the area. The station was still standing in 2022.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968354
1975360+0.24%
1982300−2.57%
1990319+0.77%
1999319+0.00%
2009362+1.27%
2014380+0.98%
2020358−0.99%
Source: INSEE

Sights

  • The church of St. Géry, rebuilt, like most of the village, after the ravages of World War I.
  • The ruins of a chateau.

See also