Gagny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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The town hall in Gagny
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Paris and inner ring departments
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 Gagny
Location in France
Gagny
Location in Île-de-France (region)
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Seine-Saint-Denis | |
| Arrondissement | Le Raincy | |
| Canton | Gagny | |
| Intercommunality | Grand Paris | |
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6.83 km2 (2.64 sq mi) | |
| Population
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39,661 | |
| • Density | 5,807/km2 (15,040/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
93032 /93220
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| Website | www.gagny.fr | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Gagny is a town, also known as a commune, located in France. It is part of the Seine-Saint-Denis department. This area is in the Île-de-France region, which is near the famous city of Paris.
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About Gagny
Gagny is a commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It has its own mayor and local council. Gagny is a place where many people live and work.
Where is Gagny?
Gagny is located in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. This department is just to the northeast of Paris. It is part of the larger Île-de-France region. The town sits at an elevation of about 80 meters (262 feet) above sea level. Its total area is around 6.83 square kilometers (2.64 square miles).
People and Government
As of January 2019, about 39,661 people lived in Gagny. The town is led by a mayor, who is like the head of the local government. The mayor helps make decisions for the town. Rolin Cranoly was the mayor of Gagny from 2019 to 2020. The town also works with other nearby areas as part of Grand Paris.
Important Buildings
One of the most important buildings in Gagny is the Town Hall (Hôtel de Ville). This is where the local government offices are located. It is a central place for the community. There are also schools, like École primaire Lavoisier, where children go to learn.
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École primaire Lavoisier
