# Le Raincy

> commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, France

**Wikidata**: [Q259203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q259203)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Raincy)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/le-raincy

## Summary
Le Raincy is a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department of France. It serves as the seat of the arrondissement of Le Raincy and is part of the Île-de-France region. The commune features landmarks like the Château du Raincy and the Église Notre-Dame du Raincy, with a railway station connecting it to nearby areas.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
- **Inception**: 1869-05-20.
- **Population Figures**: 14261.0, 14411.0, 14806.0, 14648.0, 14708.0, 14569.0, 14753.0, 14877.0, 14778.0, 14735.0.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 48.899166666667, longitude 2.5230555555556.
- **Website**: http://www.leraincy.fr.
- **Sitelink Count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Le Raincy.
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
- **Administrative Parent**: Seine-Saint-Denis department (inception 1968-01-01), previously Seine-et-Oise department (1790-1968).
- **Arrondissement**: Arrondissement of Le Raincy (inception 1962-11-09).
- **Grand Paris**: Part of Grand Paris administrative structure (inception 2016-01-01, headquarters Paris).
- **Railway Station**: Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil railway station.
- **Neighboring Commune**: Gournay-sur-Marne.
- **Landmarks**: Château du Raincy building; Église Notre-Dame du Raincy church (inception 1923-06-17).
- **Related Subdivisions**: Commune of France (inception 1789); canton of Le Raincy (until March 2015).

## FAQs
**What is the location and administrative status of Le Raincy?**  
Le Raincy is a commune situated in the Seine-Saint-Denis department within the Île-de-France region of France. It heads the arrondissement of Le Raincy, established on 1962-11-09, and falls under the Grand Paris cooperation structure launched in 2016.

**When was Le Raincy founded and what are its population trends?**  
The commune came into existence on 1869-05-20. Its recorded populations include 14261.0, 14411.0, 14806.0, 14648.0, 14708.0, 14569.0, 14753.0, 14877.0, 14778.0, and 14735.0 across various years.

**What transportation and landmarks define Le Raincy?**  
The Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil railway station provides key connectivity. Notable sites are the Château du Raincy and the Église Notre-Dame du Raincy, opened on 1923-06-17.

**How does Le Raincy connect to broader French administrative history?**  
It transitioned from the former Seine-et-Oise department, active from 1790-03-04 until 1968, to the current Seine-Saint-Denis department starting 1968-01-01. It relates to the commune of France subdivision since 1789 and the discontinued canton of Le Raincy until March 2015.

## Why It Matters
Le Raincy holds importance as a suburban commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, anchoring the arrondissement of Le Raincy and contributing to the dense urban fabric of Île-de-France near Paris. Its position within Grand Paris fosters cooperation across the capital and suburbs, enhancing regional governance, transport links via the Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil station, and shared infrastructure. The presence of cultural assets like the Château du Raincy and the innovative Église Notre-Dame du Raincy underscores its role in preserving architectural heritage amid population growth from 14261.0 to peaks around 14877.0, supporting local identity and connectivity in one of France's most populated departments.

## Notable For
- Seat of the arrondissement of Le Raincy, created 1962-11-09.
- Hosting the Château du Raincy, a key historical building.
- Home to Église Notre-Dame du Raincy, inaugurated 1923-06-17.
- Connectivity via Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil railway station.
- Inclusion in Grand Paris, the 2016 administrative framework for Paris suburbs.
- Transition from Seine-et-Oise (1790-1968) to Seine-Saint-Denis (1968 onward).
- Part of the commune of France territorial model since 1789.
- Former canton of Le Raincy until March 2015.
- Proximity to Gournay-sur-Marne commune.
- Official website at http://www.leraincy.fr with 48 sitelinks and Wikipedia title "Le Raincy".

## Body

### Administrative History and Structure
Le Raincy functions as a commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, a French department in Île-de-France with inception on 1968-01-01 and 98 sitelinks. Prior to this, the area fell under Seine-et-Oise, a former French department from 1790-03-04 to 1968 with 23 sitelinks. The commune aligns with the broader commune of France territorial subdivision, dating to 1789 with 83 sitelinks.

It anchors the arrondissement of Le Raincy, established 1962-11-09 with 27 sitelinks. The former canton of Le Raincy operated until March 2015 with 11 sitelinks. Le Raincy integrates into Grand Paris, an administrative cooperation structure covering Paris and suburbs, started 2016-01-01 with headquarters in Paris, 25 sitelinks, and industry classification .

### Geography and Coordinates
Positioned at latitude 48.899166666667 and longitude 2.5230555555556. As a commune, it neighbors Gournay-sur-Marne, another Seine-Saint-Denis commune with 36 sitelinks.

### Population and Demographics
Records show populations of 14261.0, 14411.0, 14806.0, 14648.0, 14708.0, 14569.0, 14753.0, 14877.0, 14778.0, 14735.0. These figures reflect steady growth and stability in the suburban context.

### Infrastructure and Transportation
The Le Raincy – Villemomble – Montfermeil railway station, located in Le Raincy with 9 sitelinks, links to the national rail network.

### Cultural and Architectural Landmarks
Château du Raincy stands as a prominent building in Le Raincy with 5 sitelinks. Église Notre-Dame du Raincy, a church in Seine-Saint-Denis, opened 1923-06-17 with 8 sitelinks.

### Online Presence and Identifiers
Official website: http://www.leraincy.fr. It has 48 sitelinks, Wikipedia title Le Raincy, and Wikidata description "commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, France".

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