Saint-Leu-la-Forêt

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Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ la fɔʁɛ] ) is a commune in the Val-d'Oise department, in the northwestern outer suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from the centre of Paris. In 2021, it had a population of 15,979.

Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Location of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
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Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is located in France
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is located in Île-de-France (region)
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
Coordinates: 49°01′03″N 2°14′50″E / 49.0175°N 2.2472°E / 49.0175; 2.2472
CountryFrance
RegionÎle-de-France
DepartmentVal-d'Oise
ArrondissementArgenteuil
CantonDomont
IntercommunalityCA Val Parisis
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Sandra Billet[1]
Area
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5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi)
Population
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15,979
 • Density3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi)
DemonymSaint-Loupiens
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
95563 /95320
Elevation57–191 m (187–627 ft)
Websitewww.saint-leu-la-foret.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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In 1806, the commune of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt merged with the neighboring commune of Taverny, resulting in the creation of the commune of Saint-Leu-Taverny.

In 1821, the commune of Saint-Leu-Taverny was demerged. Thus, Saint-Leu-la-Forêt and Taverny were both restored as separate communes.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 10,004—    
1975 9,664−0.49%
1982 11,627+2.68%
1990 14,489+2.79%
1999 15,127+0.48%
2007 14,667−0.39%
2012 14,748+0.11%
2017 15,798+1.39%
Source: INSEE[3]

Transport

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Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is served by Saint-Leu-la-Forêt station on the Transilien Paris-Nord suburban rail line.

Cultural connections

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International relations

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Twin towns – sister cities

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Partner cities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  4. ^ "The Ambassador of France Visits Novi Sad". novisadinvest.rs. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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