13th arrondissement of Paris
13th arrondissement of Paris, Residential area in Paris
The 13th arrondissement of Paris is a mixture of residential areas, Chinatown, modern high-rise buildings, and traditional manufacturing establishments.
This district was historically the home of many immigrants and working-class Parisians.
It hosts one of the largest libraries in Paris and is known for its dynamic street art scene.
There are two metro lines that go directly through the 13th arrondissement - line 7 and line 14.
This area is best known for its quartier asiatique, or 'Asian Quarter', which is one of Europe's largest Asian communities.
Location: Paris
Inception: 1860
Population: 180005
Website: mairie13.paris.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap