Châtel-Saint-Germain (French: [ʃɑtɛl sɛ̃ ʒɛʁmɛ̃]; German: Sankt German, (1941-1944) Germannsburg) is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.

Châtel-Saint-Germain
The remains of the priory in Châtel-Saint-Germain
The remains of the priory in Châtel-Saint-Germain
Coat of arms of Châtel-Saint-Germain
Location of Châtel-Saint-Germain
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Châtel-Saint-Germain is located in France
Châtel-Saint-Germain
Châtel-Saint-Germain
Châtel-Saint-Germain is located in Grand Est
Châtel-Saint-Germain
Châtel-Saint-Germain
Coordinates: 49°07′28″N 6°04′49″E / 49.1244°N 6.0803°E / 49.1244; 6.0803
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMoselle
ArrondissementMetz
CantonLes Coteaux de Moselle
IntercommunalityMetz Métropole
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Claire Ancel[1]
Area
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12.88 km2 (4.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,892
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
57134 /57160
Elevation176–355 m (577–1,165 ft)
(avg. 200 m or 660 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is situated at the foot of Mount Saint-Germain, which was formerly a strategic location overlooking the Paris-Metz road. The area has been occupied since the Neolithic period.

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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