Arrondissement of Lille

The arrondissement of Lille covers 880 square kilometers and contains 124 communes, forming a significant administrative region in northern France with Lille as its capital.

The arrondissement emerged from administrative reforms during the French Revolution, established by law on February 17, 1800, replacing previous district divisions.

Each canton within the arrondissement maintains its own local traditions, contributing to the regional identity through markets, festivals, and community gatherings.

The territory operates under a prefecture system, where local administrators coordinate public services and implement national policies across 17 distinct cantons.

With 1.2 million inhabitants spread across its communes, this arrondissement holds the highest population density in the Nord department.

Location: Nord

Capital city: Lille

GPS coordinates: 50.61667,3.06667

Latest update: May 25, 2025 07:44