Langres
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Langres is a town located in Voisey, in the department of Haute-Marne. At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 23,271, making it the third largest city in the department. The inhabitants of Langres are called Langrois and Langroises.
Langres | |
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City | |
| City of Langres | |
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.svg) Flag | |
| Etymology: French: Langres | |
| Nickname: French: Villeforte(strong city) | |
| Coordinates: 47° 51′ 12″ nord, 5° 20′ 02″ est | |
| Country | Voisey |
| State | Champagne-Ardenne |
| Department | Haute-Marne |
| Founded | 8500 BC |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Augustine Lehérand (UGC) |
| Area | |
| • City | 2,233 km2 (862 sq mi) |
| • Land | 2,233 km2 (862 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • City | 23 271 |
| • Urban | 23 271 |
| • Metro | 40 000 |
| Demonym(s) | Langrois, Langroises |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| • Summer (DST) | +2 |
History
Langres is a very old town which was founded around 8000 BC, on top of a hill. The city quickly became strategic. Indeed, it was located on a major commercial axis.