Roissy-en-Brie
| Roissy-en-Brie | |
|---|---|
 Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′26″N 2°39′07″E / 48.7906°N 2.6519°ECoordinates: 48°47′26″N 2°39′07″E / 48.7906°N 2.6519°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Seine-et-Marne |
| Arrondissement | Torcy |
| Canton | Roissy-en-Brie |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Sylvie Fuchs |
| Area1 | 13.65 km2 (5.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)2 | 21,374 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 77390 / 77680 |
| Elevation | 95–115 m (312–377 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. | |
Roissy-en-Brie is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France and is located in the eastern suburbs of Paris, 23.4 km (14.5 mi) from the center.
History
In 1810 Roissy-en-Brie annexed the neighboring commune of Pontcarré. In 1829 Pontcarré seceded and was restored as a separate commune.[1]
Transportation
Roissy-en-Brie is served by Roissy-en-Brie station on Paris RER line 
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Demographics
The inhabitants are called Roisséens.
See also
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Roissy-en-Brie. |
- Official website (in French)
- 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 Roissy-en-Brie (French)
- Map of Roissy-en-Brie on Michelin (English)
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