Épinay-sur-Seine

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Commune of Épinay-sur-Seine
Location
Paris and inner ring départements
Coordinates 48°57′12″N, 2°18′46″E
Administration
Country France
Région Île-de-France
Département Seine-Saint-Denis
Arrondissement Saint-Denis
Intercommunality Communauté
d'agglomération
Plaine Commune
Statistics
Land area¹ 4.57 km²
Population²
(July 1, 2004 estimate)
(March 8, 1999 census)
49,200
46,409
 - Density (2004) 10,766/km²
Miscellaneous
INSEE/Postal code 93031/ 93800
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: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel).
France

Épinay-sur-Seine is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 11.3 km. (7 miles) from the center of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe.

[edit] History

On August 7, 1850, a part of the territory of Épinay-sur-Seine was detached and merged with a part of the territory of Deuil-la-Barre, a part of the territory of Saint-Gratien, and a part of the territory of Soisy-sous-Montmorency to create the commune of Enghien-les-Bains.

[edit] Transport

Épinay-sur-Seine is served by Épinay-sur-Seine station on Paris RER line C.

It is also served by Épinay – Villetaneuse station on the Transilien Paris – Nord suburban rail line.

Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located about 13 km a away from Épinay-sur-Seine.


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