5th arrondissement of Marseille

The 5th arrondissement spans 224 hectares and contains four distinct neighborhoods: Baille, Le Camas, La Conception, and Saint-Pierre, each with residential zones and local businesses.

Prior to the French Revolution, this area consisted of multiple parishes that established the foundation for the current urban layout and administrative boundaries.

The 5th arrondissement maintains a population of 45,449 residents as of 2021, representing different communities across its four main neighborhoods.

This district operates under local governance alongside the 4th arrondissement, forming the third sector of Marseille with a designated mayor for administrative purposes.

The area reaches a population density of 20,290 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it one of the most concentrated residential zones in Marseille.

Location: Marseille

Part of: third sector of Marseille

Shares border with: 1st arrondissement of Marseille, 4th arrondissement of Marseille, 6th arrondissement of Marseille, 10th arrondissement of Marseille, 12th arrondissement of Marseille

GPS coordinates: 43.29221,5.39764

Latest update: June 8, 2025 04:20