Saint-Just-en-Chaussée explained

Saint-Just-en-Chaussée
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason Saint Just En Chaussee.svg
Arrondissement:Clermont
Canton:Saint-Just-en-Chaussée
Insee:60581
Postal Code:60130
Mayor:Bernard Dubouil[1]
Term:2023 - 2026
Intercommunality:Plateau Picard
Coordinates:49.5067°N 2.4317°W
Elevation M:96
Elevation Min M:86
Elevation Max M:172
Area Km2:14.66

Saint-Just-en-Chaussée (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃ ʒy(st) ɑ̃ ʃose/; Saint-Just-in-Cœuchie) is a commune in the Oise department in northern France.[2] Saint-Just-en-Chaussée station has rail connections to Amiens, Creil and Paris.

History

Its name refers to Saint Justus of Beauvais, who is said to have been martyred at this spot.

Personalities

Valentin Haüy and René Just Haüy (brothers) were born in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 16 April 2024. fr.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM60581-saint-just-en-chaussee INSEE commune file