Malakoff, Administrative commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France.
Malakoff is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department, sitting just southwest of Paris and sharing a direct border with the capital's 14th arrondissement. The territory covers 207 hectares and stretches across elevations from 210 feet to 312 feet (64 to 95 meters), combining residential neighborhoods with public facilities and green pockets.
The area split from the neighboring commune of Vanves on November 8, 1883, following an official decree that granted it independent status. Before and during that period, quarries in the local ground supplied building stones for construction projects throughout Paris, shaping the early character of the settlement.
The municipality maintains cultural facilities including the Pablo Neruda media library, Theatre 71, and several conservatories for artistic education.
Several metro stations link the commune to central Paris, offering straightforward access to the capital's public transport network. Charging points for electric vehicles are distributed across the town and available for visitors traveling by car.
Quarries within the communal boundaries provided construction stone for numerous building projects across Paris during the 19th century, contributing directly to the capital's expansion. The underground extraction sites shaped the local ground structure and later influenced how the town developed above them.
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