Houtkerque (French pronunciation: [utkɛʁk]; from Dutch: Houtkerke) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is located near the Belgian border, 8 km (5.0 mi) north of Steenvoorde, on the Steenvoorde/Hondschoote road. The river Yser crosses the border at Houtkerque.
Houtkerque saw much action during World War I. Seven Commonwealth war graves are situated within Houtkerque's church.
Distance between:
Paris to Houtkerque140 Miles / 226 Kms Marseille to Houtkerque541 Miles / 872 Kms
Population: 985 inhabitants
Code of the commune:
59318 Postal Code:
59470
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