Bobigny
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| Bobigny | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Île-de-France |
| Départment | Seine-Saint-Denis (préfecture) |
| Arrondissement | Bobigny |
| Canton | Bobigny (chief town) |
| INSEE | 93008 (ex 75008) |
| Postal Code | 93000 |
| Mayor Current Term | Bernard Birsinger 2001-2007 |
| Intercommunality | |
| Longitude | 02° 26' 23" E |
| Latitude | 48° 54' 38" N |
| Altitudes | average : 45 m minimum : 39 m maximum : 57 m |
| Area | 6.77 km² |
| Population without double-counting | 43,800 44,079 inhab. (July 1, 2004 estimate) (March 8, 1999 census) |
| Population Density | 6,470 inhab./km² |
Bobigny is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.1 km. (5.6 miles) from the center of Paris. Bobigny is the préfecture (capital) of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, as well as the seat of the Arrondissement of Bobigny.
Inhabitants are called Balbyniens.
Transportation
Bobigny is served by two stations on Paris Metro line 5: Bobigny – Pantin – Raymond Queneau and Bobigny – Pablo Picasso.
Miscellaneous
Births
Bobigny was the birthplace of:
- Charles Itandje (born 1982), football goalkeeper
Twin towns
Bobigny is twinned with:
External link
- [Town council website] (in French)
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