Montgeron
| Montgeron | ||
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The town hall of Montgeron | ||
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 Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs | ||
| Coordinates: 48°42′14″N 2°27′38″E / 48.7039°N 2.4605°ECoordinates: 48°42′14″N 2°27′38″E / 48.7039°N 2.4605°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Essonne | |
| Arrondissement | Évry | |
| Canton | Montgeron | |
| Intercommunality | Sénart Val de Seine | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Gérald Hérault | |
| Area1 | 11.22 km2 (4.33 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 23,163 | |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,300/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 91421 / 91230 | |
| Elevation |
31–812,538 m (102–2,665,807 ft) (avg. 32 m or 105 ft) | |
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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.
References
- INSEE
- Mayors of Essonne Association (French)
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Montgeron. |
- Official website (French)
- Mérimée database - Cultural heritage (French)
- Land use (IAURIF) (English)
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