2nd arrondissement of Lyon
| 2nd arrondissement of Lyon | |
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| French municipal arrondissement | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Rhône |
| Arrondissement | Lyon |
| Intercommunality | Urban Community of Lyon |
| Commune | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Denis Broliquier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.41 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
| Population (8 March 1999 census) | |
| • Total | 27,977 |
| • Density | 8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| ^[p] Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
The 2nd arrondissement of Lyon is one of the nine arrondissements of the City of Lyon.
The first five arrondissements of Lyon were created by the Decree of March 24, 1852, which included the 2nd arrondissement.
The current mayor is Denis Broliquier.
The 2nd arrondissement is the most commercial and most lively ones of Lyon.
The districts (quarters) of the 2nd arrondissement are :
This zone is served by the metro lines A and D :
Coordinates: 45°45′14.8″N 4°49′44.68″E / 45.754111°N 4.8290778°E
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