Dechy

Dechy is a commune with 5133 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Nord, in the Nord -Pas -de -Calais.

History

In 1610, the General Tilly his headquarters opened here.

Policy

Coat of arms

Coat of arms: The coat of arms of the municipality Dechy: divided: on the first part of half a flying eagle on a golden background; on the second part of golden lilies on an azure field.

Twinning

Dechy has a town twinning, which was closed at the time of the GDR, with the city Weissensee.

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