18th arrondissement of Paris

The 18th arrondissement contains four distinct neighborhoods: Grandes-Carrières, Clignancourt, La Goutte-d'Or, and La Chapelle, spanning 6.01 square kilometers.

The district became an official part of Paris on January 17, 1860, when the city expanded its borders to incorporate surrounding communes into its administration.

The Montmartre area of the 18th arrondissement served as a residence for numerous painters including Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh in the late 1800s.

Multiple Paris Métro lines connect the district to central Paris, with stations strategically placed near major intersections and commercial areas throughout the neighborhood.

The population density reaches 31,355 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the most concentrated residential areas in Paris.

Location: Paris

Inception: 1860

Shares border with: 8th arrondissement of Paris, 9th arrondissement of Paris, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 17th arrondissement of Paris, 19th arrondissement of Paris

Website: https://mairie18.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.89215,2.34445

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16