Key figures |
SAINT-QUENTIN: A QUALITY OF LIFE 150KM FROM PARIS
The key figures about the agglomeration of Saint-Quentin are:
- 80 000 residents in the metropolitan area.
- 26.44% under the age of 20. An engineering school (INSSET), preparatory classes, 20 BTS and DUT, several Masters, 2100 students in higher education.
- 200 000 people in the employment pool.
- Most important employers: Nestle, L'Oreal, Téréos, MBK Yamaha.
- Number of companies: more than 10 000
- Unemployment rate: 13% due to the closure of many textile factories. An educated, skilled, available and with a strong industrial culture workforce.
- Business tax rate: 18.41%.
Mayor: Pierre Andre, UMP.
Deputy Mayor: Xavier Bertrand, Minister of Social Affairs.
