Alençon
Alençon (UK: /æˈlɒ̃sɒ̃/, US: /ˌælɒ̃ˈsoʊn/, French: [alɑ̃sɔ̃] ⓘ; Norman: Alençoun) is a commune in Normandy, France, and the capital of the Orne department. It is situated 173 kilometres (107 mi) west of Paris. Alençon belongs to the intercommunality of Alençon (with 52,000 people).
Alençon
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Location of Alençon | |
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| Coordinates: 48°25′50″N 0°05′35″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Normandy |
| Department | Orne |
| Arrondissement | Alençon |
| Canton | Alençon-1 and 2 |
| Intercommunality | Alençon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Joachim Pueyo |
| Area 1 | 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 25,555 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 61001 /61000 |
| Elevation | 127–152 m (417–499 ft) (avg. 135 m or 443 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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