# 30 leading Government Administration companies in the Nord department

Tamtam tracks 58 Government Administration companies headquartered in the Nord department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), Région Hauts-de-France and Ville de Lille. Their median headcount is 360. Half of them were founded in 2001 or later. The most common headquarters are Lille (13), Dunkerque (2) and Roubaix (2).

The Nord department in France hosts a significant concentration of public administration entities, ranging from regional councils to local city governments and specialized public services. These organizations primarily focus on managing public services, regional development, social welfare, and emergency response. Most of these are well-established institutions, with founding dates spanning from the early 19th century to more recent regional reorganizations. They represent a mix of large regional bodies and smaller municipal administrations.

Key entities include Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), which manages public services for over a million residents, and Région Hauts-de-France, responsible for employment, education, and transport for six million inhabitants. SDIS 59 provides fire and rescue services, while CCI Hauts-de-France supports regional economic dynamism. A clear pattern is the strong centralization of these administrative headquarters in Lille, with the majority of the largest entities based in the city.

🇫🇷 Nord · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metropole-europeenne-de-lille-mel) (lillemetropole.fr)<br>Manages public services for over a million residents across 95 municipalities, covering areas like urban planning, transportation, culture, and economic development. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 2,140 | 1968 |
| 2 | [Région Hauts-de-France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/region-hauts-de-france) (hautsdefrance.fr)<br>Manages public services including employment, education, transport, and sustainable development for six million inhabitants, attracting foreign investors and transforming its economy. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 1,785 | 2016 |
| 3 | [Ville de Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-lille) (lille.fr)<br>The city focuses on cultural dynamism, popular events, ecological transition, and community well-being through local action and citizen engagement for a peaceful, inclusive city. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 1,678 |  |
| 4 | [SDIS 59](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sdis-59) (linktr.ee)<br>This company is a fire and rescue service department in the Nord region, responsible for emergency response and public safety | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 1,117 |  |
| 5 | [Tribunal de Grande Instance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tribunal-de-grande-instance)<br>A government administration company located in Lille, France, providing services related to the Tribunal de Grande Instance | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 1,068 |  |
| 6 | [CCI Hauts-de-France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cci-hauts-de-france) (cci.fr)<br>Supports regional economic dynamism, fostering business prosperity, job creation, and sustainable development through various services for entrepreneurs and economic actors. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 889 | 2011 |
| 7 | [Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/communaute-urbaine-de-dunkerque) (communaute-urbaine-dunkerque.fr)<br>Focus on residents' well-being and solidarity while promoting coherent territorial development within the urban community since 1968. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Dunkerque | 770 | 1968 |
| 8 | [CMA Hauts-de-France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cma-hauts-de-france) (cma-hautsdefrance.fr)<br>Supports artisans, offering advice, training, and business development from creation to transmission, adapting to evolving trade needs and realities. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 723 | 1925 |
| 9 | [EPDSAE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/epdsae) (epdsae.fr)<br>A public institution in the Nord region providing support and education to over 2600 individuals annually, focusing on social and medico-social actions | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Ronchin | 646 | 1982 |
| 10 | [Ville de Roubaix](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-roubaix) (linkin.bio)<br>Local government of 100,000 inhabitants in Lille, France with a focus on revitalization, art, history, and innovation through the "Made in Roubaix" approach | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Roubaix | 565 |  |
| 11 | [Ville de Tourcoing](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-tourcoing) (tourcoing.fr)<br>Local government providing administrative, social, and community services to residents of the third largest city in Hauts-de-France. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Tourcoing | 547 |  |
| 12 | [CPAM de Lille-Douai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cpam-de-lille-douai) (ameli.fr)<br>Manages health, maternity, work accidents, and occupational diseases for beneficiaries. Engages with health professionals and employers, providing public service for social protection. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 447 | 1945 |
| 13 | [Caf du Nord](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/caf-du-nord) (caf.fr)<br>A private company in partnership with the French government's Family Branch, dedicated to helping families balance work, life, and social needs | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 417 | 2011 |
| 14 | [Préfecture de la région Hauts-de-France et du Nord](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prefecture-de-la-region-hauts-de-france-et-du-nord) (hauts-de-france.gouv.fr)<br>Mobilizes public agents to implement governmental policies, addressing territorial needs: urban planning, economic and sustainable development, employment, housing, culture, social cohesion, and security. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 382 | 1800 |
| 15 | [Agence régionale de santé Hauts-de-France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agence-regionale-de-sante-hauts-de-france) (sante.fr)<br>One of the top health agencies in France's Hauts-de-France region, working to promote public health and ensure efficient healthcare services for 6 million residents | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 360 | 2010 |
| 16 | [Urssaf Nord - Pas-de-Calais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/urssaf-nord-pas-de-calais) (urssaf.fr)<br>Employing nearly 700 people on six sites, the company's mission is to ensure social protection financing with a focus beyond that | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 334 | 2013 |
| 17 | [Ville de Dunkerque](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-dunkerque) (ville-dunkerque.fr)<br>This company provides information on job offers and municipal life in Dunkirk through their official website | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Dunkerque | 316 |  |
| 18 | [CPAM du Hainaut (Assurance Maladie)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cpam-du-hainaut-assurance-maladie) (assurance-maladie.ameli.fr)<br>Working within a collective focused on health protection, this company in the healthcare sector ensures access to care, prevention actions, and healthcare quality control for over 60 million insured individuals | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Valenciennes | 286 | 1945 |
| 19 | [CPAM de Roubaix-Tourcoing (Assurance Maladie)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cpam-de-roubaix-tourcoing-assurance-maladie) (assurance-maladie.ameli.fr)<br>A private organization serving a public mission, providing healthcare services to over 540,000 individuals, promoting health, and ensuring access to care | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Tourcoing | 274 | 1945 |
| 20 | [Ville de Villeneuve d'Ascq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-villeneuve-d-ascq) (villeneuvedascq.fr)<br>Urban area combining green spaces, higher education, research, local agriculture, cultural facilities, and active community services for residents. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 250 | 1970 |
| 21 | [Valenciennes Métropole](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valenciennes-metropole) (valenciennes-metropole.fr)<br>Valenciennes Métropole is an agglomeration of 35 municipalities in Hauts-de-France, focusing on innovation in sustainable mobility, logistics, digital creation, and improving attractiveness | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Valenciennes | 247 | 2001 |
| 22 | [Ville de Grande-Synthe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-grande-synthe) (ville-grande-synthe.fr)<br>A city in northern France known for its focus on ecological transition, vibrant community, industry, and innovative actions for residents | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Grande-Synthe | 207 |  |
| 23 | [SGAMI Nord - Secrétariat Général pour lAdministration du Ministère de lIntérieur de la zone Nord](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sgami-nord-secretariat-general-pour-ladministration-du-ministere-de-linterieur) (nord.gouv.fr)<br>Supports internal security forces, prefectures, and civil security across five departments in real estate, logistics, IT, financial, and human resources. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lille | 197 | 2014 |
| 24 | [Douaisis Agglo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/douaisis-agglo) (douaisis-agglo.com)<br>Douaisis Agglo, established in 2002, unites 35 municipalities, focusing on sustainable development, social cohesion, economic growth, and cultural and recreational activities in the region | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Douai | 192 | 2002 |
| 25 | [Ville de Lambersart](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-lambersart) (lambersart.fr)<br>The company promotes culture, heritage, and tourism in Lambersart, supporting local businesses, community events, and sustainability initiatives in the area | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lambersart | 178 |  |
| 26 | [La Porte du Hainaut](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-porte-du-hainaut) (linktr.ee)<br>Community of 47 communes in Hauts-de-France with rich industrial heritage, cultural assets, water resources, and growing economic and festive activities. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Wallers | 154 | 2001 |
| 27 | [CCAS de Roubaix](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ccas-de-roubaix) (ville-roubaix.fr)<br>Provides social support and assistance to vulnerable populations including families, elderly, unemployed, and disabled, focusing on exclusion and housing aid. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Roubaix | 150 |  |
| 28 | [Mairie de Wasquehal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mairie-de-wasquehal) (ville-wasquehal.fr)<br>A company based in France involved in municipal administration and services within the city of Wasquehal | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Wasquehal | 144 | 1863 |
| 29 | [Pévèle Carembault - communauté de communes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pevele-carembault-communaute-de-communes) (pevelecarembault.fr)<br>The Pévèle Carembault community aims to leverage its unique rural setting amid urban areas to create a modern, vibrant, and connected living environment | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Templeuve-en-Pévèle | 131 | 2014 |
| 30 | [Ville de Maubeuge](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-maubeuge) (ville-maubeuge.fr)<br>The company is a city center undergoing transformation with innovative future projects, connected to Europe, offering quality of life with modern amenities and cultural events | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Maubeuge | 131 | 2014 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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