Saint-Just-en-Chaussée
| Saint-Just-en-Chaussée | ||
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  Saint-Just-en-Chaussée | ||
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Location within Picardy region  Saint-Just-en-Chaussée | ||
| Coordinates: 49°30′24″N 2°25′54″E / 49.5067°N 2.4317°ECoordinates: 49°30′24″N 2°25′54″E / 49.5067°N 2.4317°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Picardy | |
| Department | Oise | |
| Arrondissement | Clermont | |
| Canton | Saint-Just-en-Chaussée | |
| Intercommunality | Plateau Picard | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Frans Desmedt | |
| Area1 | 14.66 km2 (5.66 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 5,602 | |
| • Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 60581 / 60130 | |
| Elevation |
86–172 m (282–564 ft) (avg. 96 m or 315 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. | ||
Saint-Just-en-Chaussée is a commune in the Oise department in northern France.
History
Its name refers to Saint Justus of Beauvais, who is said to have been martyred at this spot.
Personalities
Valentin Haüy and René Just Haüy (brothers) were born in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée.
See also
References
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