Limay (French pronunciation: [limɛ]) is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the western suburbs of Paris 47.8 km (29.7 mi) from the center.
Limay lies across the Seine river from Mantes-la-Jolie.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6,615 | — |
| 1975 | 9,024 | +4.54% |
| 1982 | 10,129 | +1.66% |
| 1990 | 12,660 | +2.83% |
| 1999 | 15,709 | +2.43% |
| 2007 | 15,873 | +0.13% |
| 2012 | 16,128 | +0.32% |
| 2017 | 16,820 | +0.84% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
People
Composer Ernest Chausson owned an estate in Limay, and it was here that he died in a bicycle accident on his property.
Transportation
Limay is served by Limay station on the Transilien Paris – Saint-Lazare suburban rail line.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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