Country France Department Paris Area 5.62 km² | Region Île-de-France Commune Paris Population 140,317 (2011) | |
The 14th arrondissement of Paris (also known as "arrondissement de l'Observatoire") is one of the 20 arrondissements (administrative districts) of the capital city of France.
Contents
- Map of 14th arrondissement of Paris Paris France
- Geography
- Demography
- Economy
- Government and infrastructure
- Culture
- Places of interest
- Main streets and squares
- References
Map of 14th arrondissement of Paris, Paris, France
Situated on the left bank of the River Seine, it contains most of the Montparnasse district. It is today best known for its skyscraper, the Tour Montparnasse, and its major railway terminus, the Gare Montparnasse, both located in the neigboring 15th arrondissement. The district has traditionally been home to many artists as well as a Breton community, arrived at the beginning of the 20th century upon the creation of the Montparnasse railway terminus.
The 14th arrondissement also contains the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, which is located near the Parc Montsouris and the Stade Charléty.
Geography
The land area of this arrondissement is 5.621 km² (2.17 sq. miles, or 1,389 acres).
Demography
The 14th arrondissement attained its peak population in 1954 when it had 181,414 inhabitants. It continues to have a high density of both population and business activity with 132,844 inhabitants and 71,836 jobs as of the last census, in 1999.
Economy
Aéroports de Paris has its head office in the arrondissement. In addition Société d'exploitation de l'hebdomadaire Le Point (SEBDO Le Point), the company that operates Le Point, has its head office in the arrondissement.
SNCF, the French rail company, formerly had its head office in Montparnasse and the 14th arrondissement.
Government and infrastructure
La Santé Prison, operated by the Ministry of Justice, is in the arrondissement.
The head office of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), the French international schooling network, is in the arrondissement.
Culture
The International Astronomical Union head office is located on the second floor of the Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris.