XIIIe arrondissement
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The 13e arrondissement is one of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, France. It is located on the Left Bank.
- Area: 7.146 km² (2.759 sq. miles, or 1,766 acres)
- Population:
| Year (of French censuses) | Population | Density (inh. per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 166,709 | 23,329 |
| 1968 | 158,280 | 22,149 |
| 1975 | 163,313 | 22,854 |
| 1982 | 170,818 | 23,904 |
| 1990 | 171,098 | 23,943 |
| 1999 (peak of population) | 171,533 | 24,004 |
Landmarks
- Paris' main chinatown is located in the high rise buildings of this arrondissement.
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Gare d'Austerlitz
- Manufacture des Gobelins
 A large section of the 13e arrondissement has been rebuilt in a modern style in the 1970s, with high-rise apartment buildings and shopping center. It now houses an important Eastern Asian community. |
 Bd Vincent Auriol |
 Public housing built in the first half of the 20th century |
