dannes

Dannes is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The commune is situated in a rural part of the department, and its landscape is typical of the northern French plains with agricultural fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands. Dannes is accessible by local roads that connect to larger routes linking nearby towns.

The population of Dannes is small and predominantly rural. The local economy centers on agriculture and small-scale services that serve residents and surrounding farms. Many inhabitants commute to nearby towns for work, education, and amenities.

Historically, Dannes developed as a farming village in the northern French countryside. The built environment retains traditional rural architecture, including houses and a parish church that serves the community. Over the years, land use and demographics have evolved in line with broader regional trends, such as agricultural modernization and urbanization pressures in nearby urban areas.

Governance in Dannes is provided by a mayor and a municipal council elected by residents. As with other communes in France, it operates within the framework of national laws and regional planning policies and participates in regional and intercommunal initiatives to coordinate services with neighboring communities.

Dannes is one of many small communes that compose the Pas-de-Calais department. It is typically described in local histories and geographic references that focus on rural life, land use, and regional development in Hauts-de-France. See also lists of communes in the department for context.