Cuinchy (French pronunciation: [kɥɛ̃ʃi] or [kwɛ̃ʃi]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France about 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Béthune and 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Lille, by the banks of the Canal-d’Aire.

History

The village was the source of the de Quincy family, who played a major part in the history of medieval England and Scotland.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,420
19751,538+1.15%
19821,551+0.12%
19901,646+0.75%
19991,666+0.13%
20071,767+0.74%
20121,724−0.49%
20171,741+0.20%
Source: INSEE

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