Saint-Leu-la-Forêt
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Coordinates: 49°01′03″N 2°14′50″E / 49.0175°N 2.2472°E
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Commune of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Val-d'Oise |
| Arrondissement | Pontoise |
| Canton | Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (chief town) |
| Intercommunality | none as of 2008 |
| Mayor | Jean Le Gac (2001–2008) |
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| Elevation | 57–191 m (190–630 ft) |
| Land area1 | 5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 15,127 (1999) |
| - Density | 2,887 /km2 (7,480 /sq mi) |
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| INSEE/Postal code | 95563/ 95320 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population sans doubles comptes: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is a commune in the north-western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 19.9 km (12.4 mi). (12.4 miles) from the center of Paris.
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[edit] History
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.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 1999, the population was 15,127.
The estimate for 2005 was 14,600.
[edit] Transport
Saint-Leu-la-Forêt is served by Saint-Leu-la-Forêt station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.
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[edit] External links
- Official website (French)
- Land use (IAURIF) (English)
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