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La Garenne-Colombes
Coat of arms of La Garenne-Colombes
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La Garenne-Colombes is located in France
La Garenne-Colombes
La Garenne-Colombes
Location in France
La Garenne-Colombes is located in Île-de-France (region)
La Garenne-Colombes
La Garenne-Colombes
Location in Île-de-France (region)
Country France
Region Île-de-France
Department Hauts-de-Seine
Arrondissement Nanterre
Canton Canton of Colombes-2
Intercommunality Métropole du Grand Paris
Area
1
1,78 km2 (69 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
29 169
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
92035 /92250
Elevation 37–46 m (121–151 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

La Garenne-Colombes is a lively French town, also known as a commune. It is located in the Hauts-de-Seine department, which is just west of Paris. About 29,169 people lived here in 2017.

About La Garenne-Colombes

La Garenne-Colombes is a medium-sized town in France. It is part of the larger Métropole du Grand Paris, which is a big group of towns and cities around Paris working together. This means it's connected to one of the most famous cities in the world!

Where is La Garenne-Colombes?

This town is in the Hauts-de-Seine department. It's very close to La Défense, which is a huge business area near Paris. You can see tall buildings and modern architecture there. The town itself is not very high up, with its lowest point at 37 meters and its highest at 46 meters above sea level.

Who leads the town?

The mayor of La Garenne-Colombes is Philippe Juvin. He started his term in 2020 and will serve until 2026. A mayor is like the leader of a town. They help make decisions about local services, schools, and how the town is run for its citizens.

What is the size of the town?

La Garenne-Colombes covers an area of about 1.78 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively compact town. Even though it's not huge, it has many streets, homes, and public spaces for its residents.

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