Wasquehal

Wasquehal (traditional pronunciation [wakal]; currently common pronunciation [waskal]) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. The town originally had a Flemish name; it was written as Waskenhal in the 11th century.

1. Geography

Wasquehal has an area of 6.86 km2 (2.65 sq mi) and a population density of 2,702.8/km2.

1. = Héraldique =


1. Population


1. Sport

Wasquehal hosted the finish of stage 4 of the 1989 Tour de France, won by Jelle Nijdam, and the finish of stage 5 the 1992 Tour de France, won by Guido Bontempi. The third stage of the 2004 Tour de France also finished in Wasquehal. Jean-Patrick Nazon won the mass sprint ahead of Erik Zabel and Robbie McEwen. Wasquehal also hosted the start of stage 7 of the 1988 Tour de France, and the start of stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France.

1. Twin towns – sister cities

Wasquehal is twinned with:

Beyne-Heusay, Belgium

1. See also

ES Wasquehal Communes of the Nord department

1. References


1. External links

Official website (in French)