Senlis
commune in Oise, France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Senlis (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃lis]) is a commune in the northern French department of Oise.
Senlis | |
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Subprefecture and commune | |
 Cathedral | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Senlis  | |
  Senlis  Senlis | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′29″N 2°35′15″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Oise |
| Arrondissement | Senlis |
| Canton | Senlis |
| Intercommunality | Trois Forêts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2014–2020) | Pascale Loiseleur |
| Area 1 | 24.05 km2 (9.29 sq mi) |
| Population | 14,760 |
| • Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 60612 /60300 |
| Elevation | 47–140 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. | |
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]
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