Ury is a [[Communes of France|commune]] in the [[Seine-et-Marne]] department in the [[Île-de-France]] region of north-central [[France]]. It is situated approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) south-southeast of Paris, in the natural region of Gâtinais français.
Geography
Ury is located in the southern part of the Seine-et-Marne department, bordered by the communes of La Chapelle-la-Reine to the west, Achères-la-Forêt to the north, and Recloses to the east. The commune covers an area of 8.21 square kilometers (3.17 sq mi). Its geographic coordinates are approximately {{Coord|48|21|N|2|35|E|display=inline,title}}. The landscape is characterized by a mix of forests, agricultural land, and small residential areas, reflecting its predominantly rural character.Administration
- Country: France
- Region: Île-de-France
- Department: Seine-et-Marne
- Arrondissement: [[Arrondissement of Fontainebleau|Fontainebleau]]
- Canton: [[Canton of Fontainebleau-Provins|Fontainebleau-Provins]] (since the 2015 departmental reorganisation; previously part of the Canton of La Chapelle-la-Reine)
- Intercommunality: Communauté de communes du Pays de Fontainebleau
Demographics
As of the latest available census data (e.g., 2021), Ury has a population of 872 inhabitants. The population density is around 106 inhabitants per square kilometer. The population has shown modest growth in recent decades, maintaining a stable, community-oriented atmosphere.History and Economy
The history of Ury, like many small rural communes in the Gâtinais, is largely tied to its agricultural roots and its proximity to the [[Fontainebleau Forest]]. While it lacks major historical events or monuments, the village has maintained its quiet charm. The local economy is primarily residential, with many inhabitants commuting to larger towns or the Paris metropolitan area for work, alongside some local services and a residual agricultural presence.See also
- [[Communes of the Seine-et-Marne department]]