Lisses
In today's world, Lisses has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. From its impact on people's daily lives to its influence on the economy and politics, Lisses has managed to capture attention and spark passionate debates in different areas. With the passage of time, its importance and impact have increased, which has generated a growing interest in understanding its nature, its implications and its possible future consequences. In this article, we will further explore the phenomenon of Lisses and discuss its significance in the current context.
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 The town hall in Lisses | |
Location of Lisses  | |
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| Coordinates: 48°35′53″N 2°25′28″E / 48.5981°N 2.4244°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Department | Essonne |
| Arrondissement | Évry |
| Canton | Corbeil-Essonnes |
| Intercommunality | CA Grand Paris Sud Seine-Essonne-Sénart |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Michel Souloumiac |
| Area 1 | 10.40 km2 (4.02 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,292 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 91340 /91090 |
| Elevation | 38–89 m (125–292 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Lisses (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.
Origin of the city name
The name origin of this commune is not well known. One hypothesis is that Lisses is coming from the Latin Licia villa, as the initial village developed around the Lisses estate. Another hypothesis is that Lisses has German origins: Listja, meaning barrier. This commune was created in 1793 under its current name.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1968 | 681 | — |
| 1975 | 738 | +1.15% |
| 1982 | 4,343 | +28.81% |
| 1990 | 6,860 | +5.88% |
| 1999 | 7,206 | +0.55% |
| 2007 | 6,871 | −0.59% |
| 2012 | 7,447 | +1.62% |
| 2017 | 7,445 | −0.01% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Twin city
Lisses is partnered with Aue-Fallstein in Germany.
Education
The commune has three primary school groups (combined preschool and elementary school), Frédéric Mistral, Jean-Baptiste Corot, and Joachim du Bellay; as well as one junior high school, Collège Rosa Luxemburg.
Lisses in art and culture
- The name of this commune is used to identify a rest area on the A6 motorway
- Parkour was developed in Lisses and nearby Courcouronnes, having been created by David Belle, who has resided in Lisses since the 1980s.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Les établissements scolaires." Lisses. Retrieved on September 3, 2016.
External links
- Official website (in French)
- Base Mérimée: Search for heritage in the commune, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- Mayors of Essonne Association (in French)
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