Malakoff, Hauts-de-Seine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Malakoff
Location in Île-de-France (region)
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Hauts-de-Seine | |
| Arrondissement | Antony | |
| Canton | Montrouge | |
| Intercommunality | Grand Paris | |
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2.07 km2 (0.80 sq mi) | |
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30,292 | |
| • Density | 14,630/km2 (37,900/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
92046 /92240
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| Elevation | 67–80 m (220–262 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Malakoff is a town located just southwest of Paris, France. It's a busy suburban area in the Hauts-de-Seine department. About 30,000 people live here. It's also home to the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE), which helps make sure air travel is safe. Malakoff is only about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the center of Paris.
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A Look Back in Time: Malakoff's Story
Malakoff became its own town on November 8, 1883. Before that, it was part of another town called Vanves. The name "Malakoff" comes from an old inn sign. This inn was called À la Tour de Malakoff (meaning "At the Malakoff Tower").
The inn got its name in 1855 to remember the Battle of Malakoff. This important battle happened during the Crimean War.
Getting Around: Transport in Malakoff
Malakoff has good public transport options. You can use the Paris Métro Line 13, which is a subway line. There are two stations in Malakoff:
- Malakoff – Plateau de Vanves
- Malakoff – Rue Étienne Dolet
You can also use the Transilien Paris – Montparnasse suburban train line. The Gare de Vanves-Malakoff station serves this line. It's located right on the border between Malakoff and the nearby town of Vanves.
Learning in Malakoff: Schools
Malakoff has many schools for different age groups.
Public Primary Schools
- Preschools (for younger children):
- Georges-Cogniot
- Fernand-Léger
- Jean-Jaurès
- Guy-Môquet
- Paul-Bert
- Paul-Vaillant-Couturier
- Paul-Langevin
- Henri-Barbusse
- Elementary Schools (for older primary students):
- Georges-Cogniot
- Fernand-Léger
- Jean-Jaurès
- Guy-Môquet
- Paul-Bert
- Paul-Langevin
- Henri-Barbusse
Public Secondary Schools
- Junior High Schools (for middle school students):
- Collège Paul-Bert
- Collège Henri-Wallon
- Senior High School (for high school students):
- Lycée professionnel Louis-Girard
Private and Higher Education
There is also a private school called École privée Notre-Dame-de-France. For students who want to continue their studies after high school, Malakoff is home to ENSAE ParisTech. This is a well-known engineering school.
Famous People from Malakoff
Many interesting people have lived or worked in Malakoff.
- Pierre Curie (1859–1906) and Marie Curie (1867–1934): These famous scientists once rented a house in Malakoff. They used a small shed on the property for their important experiments with radium between 1900 and 1904. Marie Curie later won two Nobel Prizes for her work!
- Henri Rousseau (1844–1910): He was a famous painter. People called him "The Customs Agent" because his full-time job was working as a customs agent in Malakoff.
- Christian Boltanski (born 1944): A well-known sculptor, photographer, and filmmaker who lives and works in Malakoff.
- Sophie Calle (born 1953): An artist who also lives and works in Malakoff.
- Annette Messager (born 1943): Another artist who calls Malakoff home.
- Louise Michel (1830-1905): A brave and important figure in French history. She was an anarchist and feminist, known for her role in the Paris Commune.
- Eugène Christophe (1885–1970): A famous cyclist. He won the Milan-San Remo race and was the first person to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
See also
In Spanish: Malakoff para niños
