Montgeron

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Montgeron
Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Coordinates: 48°42′14″N 2°27′38″E / 48.7039°N 2.4605°E / 48.7039; 2.4605Coordinates: 48°42′14″N 2°27′38″E / 48.7039°N 2.4605°E / 48.7039; 2.4605
Country France
Region Île-de-France
Department Essonne
Arrondissement Évry
Canton Montgeron
Intercommunality Sénart Val de Seine
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Gérald Hérault
Area
 • Land1 11.22 km2 (4.33 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Population2 23,163
 • Population2 Density 2,100/km2 (5,300/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 91421 / 91230
Elevation 31–88 m (102–289 ft)
(avg. 32 m or 105 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Montgeron is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 18.5 km (11.5 mi) from the center of Paris.

Inhabitants of Montgeron are known as Montgeronnais.

The café Au Reveil Matin at 22 Avenue Jean Jaurès was the departure point of the first Tour de France in 1903.

Transport

Montgeron is served by Montgeron – Crosne station on Paris RER line D.

Miscellaneous

The local school (J-C Gatinot) was decorated by painter Maurice Boitel.

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