Pihen

Pihen is a toponym used for several locales in France, predominantly in the northern part of the country. The name appears in various historical records and cartographic documents, and is often linked to rural settlements.

In administrative terms, a location called Pihen may be an independent commune or a hamlet or village within a larger commune. Because the same name is used for more than one place, disambiguation is necessary when referring to a specific Pihen.

There is no single, central Pihen; instead, each site has its own local government and population, typically small and rural. The local economy in areas bearing the name is commonly based on agriculture and small-scale local services, with residents commuting to nearby towns for employment and amenities. Cultural and architectural features tend to reflect northern French rural heritage, including parish churches, farms, and war memorials.

Access to most Pihens is via regional roads, with closer rail or highway connections available in larger nearby towns. Notable administrative frameworks include the French commune system and departmental governance in which each Pihen location fits, sometimes as part of a merged commune in recent territorial reform. To identify a specific Pihen, it is advisable to use precise identifiers such as the department name or the INSEE code, and consult official maps or the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).