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Chatou () is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Chatou is a part of the affluent suburbs of western Paris and is on the northwest side of the Seine river about from the city's center.

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Chatou is a commune in the Île-de-France region of France, situated along the Seine river. It serves as the capital of the canton of Chatou and borders the communes of Nanterre, Rueil-Malmaison, Carrières-sur-Seine, and Croissy-sur-Seine. The area covers 5.08 square kilometers, with an elevation of approximately 36 to 37 meters.

The population is recorded as 31,653, comprising 14,489 males and 15,764 females. Another source lists the population as 30,091. The official postal code is 78400. Chatou is located in the Europe/Paris timezone.

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Place details

Locality
Chatou
Region
Île-de-France
Country
France
Population
30,091
Timezone
Europe/Paris

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PM2.5
6.1 µg/m³
PM10
9.7 µg/m³
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Key facts

French commune.name
Chatou
French commune.commune status
Commune
French commune.image
Church of Notre-Dame in Chatou 004.jpg
French commune.caption
Church of Notre-Dame in Chatou
French commune.arrondissement
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
French commune.intercommunality
CA Saint Germain Boucles Seine
French commune.mayor
Michèle Grellier
French commune.term
2024–2026
French commune.elevation min m
22
French commune.elevation max m
58
French commune.area km2
5.08
French commune.INSEE
78146
French commune.postal code
78400
French commune.adjustable map
Chatou_map.png
French commune.map caption
Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
French commune.image coat of arms
Blason ville fr Chatou (Yvelines).svg
French commune.canton
Chatou

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  • Population
  • Transport
  • Education
  • Parks and recreation
  • Notable people
  • See also
  • References
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Chatou () is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Chatou is a part of the affluent suburbs of western Paris and is on the northwest side of the Seine river about from the city's center.

==History== thumb|The Hôtel de Ville, Chatou|Hôtel de Ville The Hôtel de Ville was built as a private residence in 1730.

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