Méricourt () is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of FranceINSEE commune file southeast of Lens The commune is part of the canton of Avion.
History The Courrières mine disaster killed 1,099 on 10 March 1906. The communes affected were Méricourt, Billy-Montigny, Noyelles-sous-Lens and Sallaumines.
Population
See also Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department
References
External links
Official town website