Arrondissement of Dunkirk
Dunkirk | |
|---|---|
Location within the region Hauts-de-France | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Nord |
| No. of communes | 151 |
| Subprefecture | Dunkirk |
Area | 1,442.7 km2 (557.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 371,940 |
| • Density | 258/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 594 |
The arrondissement of Dunkirk (French: Dunkerque, Dutch: Duinkerke) is an arrondissement of France in the Nord department in the Hauts-de-France region. It has 111 communes. Its population is 371,736 (2021), and its area is 1,442.7 km2 (557.0 sq mi).
It roughly corresponds to the French Westhoek (part of French Flanders), where traditionally French Flemish is spoken.