8th arrondissement of Lyon
| 8th arrondissement of Lyon | |
|---|---|
| French municipal arrondissement | |
 | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Rhône |
| Arrondissement | Lyon |
| Intercommunality | Urban Community of Lyon |
| Commune | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christian Coulon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.67 km2 (2.58 sq mi) |
| Population (8 March 1999 census)[p] | |
| • Total | 70,317 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi) |
| ^[p] Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
The 8th arrondissement of Lyon is one of the 9 arrondissements of Lyon.
Geography
Quarters
- Le Bachut
- Monplaisir Ville
- Monplaisir La Plaine, usually known as La Plaine
- Mermoz Nord
- Mermoz Sud
- Les États-Unis
- Le Transvaal
- Laënnec
- Le Grand Trou
Streets
- Avenue Berthelot
- Boulevard des États-Unis
- Avenue Jean Mermoz
- Place du 7 novembre
- Place Général André
- Avenue Paul Santy
Monuments
- Musée urbain Tony-Garnier
- Maison de la danse
- Médiathèque du Bachut
Demography
| Year | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | - | - | - | - | 70,317 | 75 900[1] | 76 323 |
Transports
The 8th arrondissement is the beginning of the A43 motorway (to Grenoble and Chambéry).
References
- ↑ "Population de Lyon" (in French). Mairie du 8e. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
External links
- (French) Official site
Coordinates: 45°44′5.36″N 4°52′5.3″E / 45.7348222°N 4.868139°E
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