Saint-Baussant (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ bosɑ̃]) is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.[3]

Saint-Baussant
The church in Saint-Baussant
The church in Saint-Baussant
Coat of arms of Saint-Baussant
Location of Saint-Baussant
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Saint-Baussant is located in France
Saint-Baussant
Saint-Baussant
Saint-Baussant is located in Grand Est
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Saint-Baussant
Coordinates: 48°53′36″N 5°47′34″E / 48.8933°N 5.7928°E / 48.8933; 5.7928
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMeurthe-et-Moselle
ArrondissementToul
CantonLe Nord-Toulois
IntercommunalityMad et Moselle
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Didier Merchat[1]
Area
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8.92 km2 (3.44 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
70
 • Density7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC 02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
54470 /54470
Elevation217–297 m (712–974 ft)
(avg. 230 m or 750 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It was formerly known as Saint-Baussonne, ultimately from Sanctus Balsamus.

The Rupt de Mad flows northeastward through the middle of the commune and forms part of its northern border.

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file