Montataire

Montataire (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃tatɛʁ]) is a commune in the Oise department in northern France. Montataire station has rail connections to Beauvais and Creil. The journalist and historian Arthur Dinaux (1795–1864) died in Montataire.

Montataire
Commune
The chateau in Montataire
Location of Montataire
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Coordinates: 49°15′22″N 2°26′21″E
Country	France
Region	Hauts-de-France
Department	Oise
Arrondissement	Senlis
Canton	Montataire
Intercommunality	CA Creil Sud Oise
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Jean-Pierre Bosino
Area 1	10.66 km2 (4.12 sq mi)
Population  (2023)	14,257
• Density	1,337/km2 (3,464/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	60414 /60160
Elevation	26–110 m (85–361 ft) (avg. 30 m or 98 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

Middle ages

In 1095, Peter the Hermit stoppes by the city

In May 1358, the Jacquerie, a peasant revolt lasting a month, took place. It was led by Guillaume Calle, who established his headquarters in Montataire.

Population

Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1968 10,020 —     1975 13,166 +3.98% 1982 12,855 −0.34% 1990 12,353 −0.50% 1999 12,048 −0.28% 2007 12,265 +0.22% 2012 12,626 +0.58% 2017 13,263 +0.99% 2023 14,257 +1.21% Source: INSEE

Sights

• Château de Montataire, 12th century castle.

See also

• Communes of the Oise department