Villejuif facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villejuif
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Paris and inner ring departments
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 Villejuif
Location in France
Villejuif
Location in Île-de-France (region)
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Île-de-France | |
| Department | Val-de-Marne | |
| Arrondissement | L'Haÿ-les-Roses | |
| Canton | Villejuif-Est (Chef-lieu) Villejuif-Ouest (Chef-lieu) |
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| Intercommunality | Val de Bièvre | |
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5.34 km2 (2.06 sq mi) | |
| Population
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53,240 | |
| • Density | 9,970/km2 (25,822/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
94076 /94800
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| Elevation | 62–130 m (203–427 ft) | |
| Website | [1] | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Villejuif is a lively town located just southeast of Paris, the capital city of France. It's part of the Île-de-France region and the Val-de-Marne department. Think of a department like a county or a larger area within a region. In 2008, about 53,240 people called Villejuif home. It's a place where many people live, work, and study, close to the big city but with its own unique feel.
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Learning in Villejuif
Villejuif is a great place for students, especially those interested in technology and science.
Top Schools and Programs
The town is home to some important schools that focus on exciting subjects:
- The biotechnology engineering school Sup'Biotech is located here. Biotechnology is all about using living things and biology to create new products and technologies, like medicines or new types of food.
- There's also a campus for computer science schools like EPITA and École pour l'informatique et les nouvelles technologies. These schools teach students how to work with computers, create software, and understand new technologies.
Friends Around the World
Villejuif has special connections with other towns in different countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." It's like having a pen pal, but for a whole town! These partnerships help people from different places learn about each other's cultures and traditions.
Villejuif's Twin Towns
Villejuif is twinned with five towns:
Dunaujvaros in Hungary
Mirandola in Italy
Neubrandenburg in Germany
Vila Franca de Xira in Portugal
Yambol in Bulgaria
These connections help build friendships and understanding between people from different parts of the world.
