Bessancourt
A community guide to Bessancourt in Île-de-France, la France.
- Population
- 8,869 residents
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 49.0376, 2.2094
Economy and services
The economy of Bessancourt reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Île-de-France. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Île-de-France and la France. Businesses based in Bessancourt draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Bessancourt is a populated place in Île-de-France, la France. The community supports 8,869 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Île-de-France. Its position within the broader regional network gives Bessancourt a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Bessancourt sits at approximate coordinates 49.0376 latitude and 2.2094 longitude within Île-de-France. The terrain and natural features around Bessancourt reflect those typical of its part of la France, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Île-de-France road network providing the principal routes in and out.