Fréthun (French pronunciation: [fʁetœ̃]; West Flemish: Fraaituin) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Calais. It is home to the Calais-Fréthun railway station and the Eurotunnel terminal, linking France with England.

Population

The inhabitants are called Fréthunois.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968864
1975762−1.78%
19821,094+5.30%
19901,169+0.83%
19991,091−0.76%
20071,240+1.61%
20121,166−1.22%
20171,322+2.54%
Source: INSEE

See also