Orléans is a prefecture and commune in north-central France, about 111 kilometers (69 miles) southwest of Paris. It is the capital of the Loiret department and of the Centre-Val de Loire region.

Orléans is located on the Loire River where the river curves south towards the Massif Central. In 2015, the city had 114,644 inhabitants, and the population of the urban area was 433,337. Île d'Orléans in Quebec, Canada is named after Orleans in France as are Orléans, Ontario, and New Orleans, Louisiana. (French: La Nouvelle-Orléans)

Region Centre-Val de Loire
Department Loiret
Arrondissement Orléans
Canton Orléans-1, 2, 3 and 4 and La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
Intercommunality Orléans Métropole
Government
• Mayor (2015–present) Olivier Carré (LR)
Area1 27.48 km2 (10.61 sq mi)
Population (2017-01-01) 116,685
• Density 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
• Metro (2015) 433,337
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)

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