Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
A community guide to Saint-Maur-des-Fossés in Île-de-France, la France.
- Population
- 75,402 residents
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Country
- la France
- Coordinates
- 48.7940, 2.4932
Overview
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés is a populated place in Île-de-France, la France. The community supports 75,402 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Île-de-France. Its position within the broader regional network gives Saint-Maur-des-Fossés a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés sits at approximate coordinates 48.7940 latitude and 2.4932 longitude within Île-de-France. The terrain and natural features around Saint-Maur-des-Fossés 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.
Community and amenities
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Île-de-France: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés's residents. Visitors passing through Saint-Maur-des-Fossés encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés reflects a mixed regional economy, 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 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.