Metz
city in Grand Est, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Metz is a city in France, the prefecture of the Lorraine region and the Moselle department.
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Metz | |
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Prefecture and commune | |
Coordinates: 49°07′13″N 6°10′40″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Grand Est |
Department | Moselle |
Arrondissement | Metz |
Canton | 3 cantons |
Intercommunality | Metz Métropole |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | François Grosdidier[1] |
Area 1 | 41.94 km2 (16.19 sq mi) |
Population | 118,489 |
• Density | 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi) |
• Metro (2016[3]) | 391,187 |
Demonym | Messin(e) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 57463 /57000 |
Elevation | 162–256 m (531–840 ft) |
Website | Metz Ville |
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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