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An arrondissement (French pronunciation: [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃] ⓘ) [1] is the third level of administrative division in France generally corresponding to the territory overseen by a subprefect. As of 2023, the 101 French departments are divided into 333 arrondissements (including 13 overseas). [2] The capital of an arrondissement is called a ...
As of 2019 France contains 332 arrondissements (including 12 overseas). [1] Complete list. Dep. Chief town Arrondissement Population (2016) [2] Area (km 2)
A map showing the twelve original arrondissements in 1795. The surrounding grey area shows the size of Paris after the expansion in 1860 . On 11 October 1795, Paris was divided into twelve arrondissements.
A municipal arrondissement (French: arrondissement municipal, pronounced [aʁɔ̃dismɑ̃ mynisipal]), is a subdivision of the commune, used in the three largest cities: Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.
The 4th arrondissement of Paris (IV e arrondissement) is one of the twenty arrondissements of Paris, the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as quatrième. Along with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd arrondissements, it is in the first sector of Paris, which maintains a single local government rather than four ...
The overseas departments are subdivided into 12 arrondissements (Mayotte does not have arrondissements). The 12 arrondissements are further subdivided into 153 cantons with Mayotte having another 19 cantons. The 172 cantons are composed of 129 communes.
The arrondissements of Lyon (French: Arrondissements de Lyon) are the nine administrative divisions (arrondissements) of the City of Lyon. Together with Paris and Marseille , it is one of three communes in France to have municipal arrondissements.
The 5th arrondissement of Paris (V e arrondissement) is one of the 20 arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is referred to as le cinquième. The arrondissement, also known as Panthéon, is situated on the Rive Gauche of the River Seine. It is one of the capital's central arrondissements.