Épinay-sur-Seine
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| Commune of Épinay-sur-Seine | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Denis |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Plaine Commune |
| Statistics | |
| Land area¹ | 4.57 km² |
| Population² (Jan. 1, 2005 estimate) (March 8, 1999 census) |
49,800 46,409 |
| - Density (2005) | 10,897/km² |
| Miscellaneous | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 93031/ 93800 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 mi² or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| ² Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
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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 away from Épinay-sur-Seine.
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