Essey-lès-Nancy facts for kids
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Essey-lès-Nancy
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The church in Essey-lès-Nancy
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 Essey-lès-Nancy
Location in France
Essey-lès-Nancy
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle | |
| Arrondissement | Nancy | |
| Canton | Saint-Max | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole du Grand Nancy | |
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5.745 km2 (2.218 sq mi) | |
| Population
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8,833 | |
| • Density | 1,537.51/km2 (3,982.1/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Ascéens, Ascéennes | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
54184 /54270
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| Elevation | 199–363 m (653–1,191 ft) | |
| Website | www.mairie-essey-les-nancy.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Essey-lès-Nancy is a small town, also known as a commune, located in north-eastern France. It is part of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. Think of a department like a county or a region in other countries.
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Discovering Essey-lès-Nancy
Essey-lès-Nancy is a lively place with a rich history. It is a part of the greater Nancy area, which is an important city in France. The people who live here are called Ascéens (for boys and men) and Ascéennes (for girls and women).
Where is Essey-lès-Nancy?
This commune is found in the north-eastern part of France. It's close to the city of Nancy, which is why "lès-Nancy" (meaning "near Nancy") is part of its name. It belongs to the Nancy arrondissement and the Saint-Max canton. These are ways France divides its areas for local government.
How Many People Live Here?
As of January 2019, about 8,833 people called Essey-lès-Nancy home. The number of people living in a commune can change over time. The town covers an area of about 5.75 square kilometers.
How is Essey-lès-Nancy Governed?
Like all communes in France, Essey-lès-Nancy has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its residents. From 2014 to 2020, Michel Breuille was the mayor. The commune is also part of the Métropole du Grand Nancy, which is a group of communes that work together on bigger projects for the whole area.
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