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Blason ville fr Bois-Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine)
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Bois-Colombes is a town in France. It is located in the Hauts-de-Seine area, which is like a county or district. In 2017, about 28,239 people lived there. It's a busy place near the big city of Paris.

About Bois-Colombes

Bois-Colombes is a part of the Paris metropolitan area. This means it's close to Paris and many people who live in Bois-Colombes work or study in Paris. The town is known for being a pleasant place to live.

Location and Population

Bois-Colombes is in the northern part of the Hauts-de-Seine department. It's about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from the center of Paris. The town is quite small in size, but it has a good number of people living there. This makes it a lively community with many homes and businesses.

What is a Commune?

In France, a "commune" is like a local town or city. It's the smallest unit of government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Bois-Colombes is one of many communes in France.

Images for kids

  • Mairie de Bois-Colombes

    Bois-Colombes Townhall

  • Asnieres - Bois-Colombes - Rue des Bourguignons

    The Rue des Bourguignons around 1910

  • BoisColombesEglise

    Notre-Dame de Bon Secours

See also

In Spanish: Bois-Colombes para niños

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