Loos (French pronunciation: [lɔs]) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France (Hauts-de-France).

It is located in the European Metropolis of Lille, and is a suburb of the city of Lille, bordering it on its southwest side. In 2018, Loos had a population of 22,426. The commune has a land area of 6.95 km2 (2.68 sq mi).

The town hall of Loos, with its large belfry, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005 in recognition of its historical importance to municipal power in Europe.

Population

Heraldry

Town twinning

Loos is twinned with Geseke, Germany.

See also

  • Communes of the Nord department

References

External links

  • Official website (in French)



Loos, Nord Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Loos, Frankreich Tourismus in Loos Tripadvisor

Entwurf des Architekturpioniers Adolf Loos von 1932 wird gebaut

Photo à Loos (59120) Loos, 280547

Photo à Loos (59120) Loos, 118324