Saint-Omer

Also known as La Barrière, Morin-la-Montagne, St. Omer

Saint-Omer (; ; ) is a commune and sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department in France.

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Saint-Omer is a town in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France that serves as a sub-prefecture, meaning it's an administrative center for the region. As a commune, it functions as a local municipality within France's system of local government.

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Place details

Locality: Saint-Omer
Region: Hauts-de-France
Country: France
Population: 18,250
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History
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Main sites
Economy
Nearby areas
Culture
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Sports
Notable people
Twin towns
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Saint-Omer (; ; ) is a commune and sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department in France.

It is west-northwest of Lille on the railway to Calais, and is located in the Artois province. The town is named after Saint Audomar, who brought Christianity to the area.