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Senlis

Coordinates: 49°12′29″N 2°35′15″E / 49.2081°N 2.5875°E / 49.2081; 2.5875
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Senlis
Cathedral
Cathedral
Flag of Senlis
Coat of arms of Senlis
Location of Senlis
Map
Senlis is located in France
Senlis
Senlis
Senlis is located in Hauts-de-France
Senlis
Senlis
Coordinates: 49°12′29″N 2°35′15″E / 49.2081°N 2.5875°E / 49.2081; 2.5875
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentOise
ArrondissementSenlis
CantonSenlis
IntercommunalityTrois Forêts
Government
 • Mayor (2014–2020) Pascale Loiseleur
Area
1
24.05 km2 (9.29 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)[1]
14,760
 • Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
60612 /60300
Elevation47–140 m (154–459 ft)
(avg. 76 m or 249 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Senlis (French pronunciation: ​[sɑ̃lis]) is a commune in the northern French department of Oise.

The monarchs of the early French dynasties lived in Senlis. It is known for the Chantilly forest nearby. It is also known for its Gothic cathedral and other historical monuments.

The people that live here are called "Senlisiens" and "Senlisiennes".[2]

References

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  1. "Populations légales 2019". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2021.
  2. "Le nom des habitants des communes de France". Habitants.fr (in French). Patagos. Retrieved 2020-03-12.