Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ miʃɛl syʁ ɔʁʒ] , literally Saint-Michel on Orge) is a commune in the Essonne département of France. It is in the southern suburbs of Paris, 24.7 km (15.3 mi) from the center of Paris.

Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
The town hall in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
The town hall in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Coat of arms of Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Location (in red) within Paris inner and outer suburbs
Location of Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
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Saint-Michel-sur-Orge is located in France
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge is located in Île-de-France (region)
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Coordinates: 48°37′49″N 2°18′09″E / 48.6303°N 2.3025°E / 48.6303; 2.3025
CountryFrance
RegionÎle-de-France
DepartmentEssonne
ArrondissementPalaiseau
CantonBrétigny-sur-Orge
IntercommunalityCA Cœur d'Essonne
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Sophie Rigault[1]
Area
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5.29 km2 (2.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
21,437
 • Density4,100/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
91570 /91240
Elevation38–91 m (125–299 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Inhabitants of Saint-Michel-sur-Orge are known as Saint-Michellois.

Transport

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Saint-Michel-sur-Orge is served by Saint-Michel-sur-Orge station on Paris RER line C. The 401 bus line connects Saint-Michel-sur-Orge to Évry, the capital of the department.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 15,268—    
1975 20,727+4.46%
1982 20,044−0.48%
1990 20,771+0.45%
1999 20,375−0.21%
2007 20,148−0.14%
2012 20,188+0.04%
2017 19,758−0.43%
Source: INSEE[3]

Education

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There are eight primary schools in the commune.[4]

Secondary schools:[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  4. ^ "Liste des écoles ." Saint-Michel-sur-Orge. Retrieved on October 13, 2016.
  5. ^ "Etablissements secondaires." Saint-Michel-sur-Orge. Retrieved on October 13, 2016.
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