Chaumes-en-Brie
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| Chaumes-en-Brie | |
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  Chaumes-en-Brie | |
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Location within Île-de-France region  Chaumes-en-Brie | |
| Coordinates: 48°40′07″N 2°50′38″E / 48.6686°N 2.8439°ECoordinates: 48°40′07″N 2°50′38″E / 48.6686°N 2.8439°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Seine-et-Marne |
| Arrondissement | Melun |
| Canton | Tournan-en-Brie |
| Intercommunality | Yerres à l'Ancoeur |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Jean-Claude Simon |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 20.07 km2 (7.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Population2 | 3,024 |
| • Population2 Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 77107 / 77390 |
| Elevation | 67–116 m (220–381 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Chaumes-en-Brie is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is best known as the ancient home of the Couperin family of composers and musicians.
Demographics
The inhabitants are called Calmétiens.
See also
References
External links
- 1999 Land Use, from IAURIF (Institute for Urban Planning and Development of the Paris-Île-de-France région) (English)
- French Ministry of Culture list for Chaumes-en-Brie (French)
- Map of Chaumes-en-Brie on Michelin (English)
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