Aulnay-sous-Bois
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| Aulnay-sous-Bois | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Île-de-France |
| Départment | Seine-Saint-Denis |
| Arrondissement | Le Raincy |
| Canton | |
| INSEE | 93005 |
| Postal Code | 93600 |
| Mayor Current Term | Gérard Gaudron |
| Intercommunality | none as of 2005 |
| Longitude | 02° 30' 00" E |
| Latitude | 48° 56' 03" N |
| Altitudes | average : 32m (153ft) ( minimum : maximum : |
| Area | 16.2 km² |
| Population without double-counting | 80,700 80,021 inhab. (July 1, 2004 estimate) (March 8, 1999 census) |
| Population Density | 4,981 inhab./km² |
Aulnay-sous-Bois is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 13.9 km. (8.6 miles) from the centre of Paris.
In October and November 2005, it gained national and international attention as one of the focuses of the French suburb riots.
Name
The name Aulnay comes from Medieval Latin alnetum, meaning "alder grove", after the alder trees (French: aulnes) covering the territory of Aulnay-sous-Bois in ancient times.Originally called Aulnay-lès-Bondy (meaning "Aulnay near Bondy"), the commune was renamed Aulnay-sous-Bois (meaning "Aulnay under wood") on January 5, 1903. The wood mentioned in the name is the ancient Bondy Forest which covered most of the area to the northeast of Paris.
Transportation
Aulnay-sous-Bois is served by Aulnay-sous-Bois station on Paris RER line B.Administration
Aulnay-sous-Bois is divided into two cantons:
- The canton of Aulnay sous Bois Nord (North): 55,298 inhabitants (69.1%);
- The canton of (South) Aulnay sous Bois Sud: 24,723 inhabitants (30.9%).
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