1st arrondissement of Paris

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The 1^er arrondissement is the least populated of the 20 arrondissements of Paris, France, though it's also one of the smallest in land area. It is heavily charged in office and administration. The arrondissement is located mostly on the Right Bank, but it also administrates the west end of the Ile de la Cité. It is one of the oldest arrondissements in Paris, the Ile de la Cité dating back to Ancient times and some parts on the right bank (Les Halles included) dating back to the early Middle Ages.

A significant part of the arrondissement is harbouring the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens.

Demography

The peak of population of Paris 1st arrondissement actually occurred before 1861, though the arrondissement exists in its current shape since the re-organization of Paris in 1860. In 1999, the population was of 16,888 inhabitants while the arrondissement was also hosting 63,056 jobs, making it one of Paris arrondissement the most concentrated in activity after the 2nd, 8th and 9th arrondissement. The arrondissement is very small, with a land area of only 1.826 km² (0.705 sq. miles).

Population:

Year (of French censuses)	Population	Density (inh. per km²)
1861 (peak of population)	89,519	49,025
1872	74,286	40,593
1954	38,926	21,271
1962	36,543	20,013
1968	32,332	17,706
1975	22,793	12,482
1982	18,509	10,136
1990	18,360	10,055
1999	16,888	9,228

Quarters

Each of the Paris 20 arrondissements are divided in four quarters (quartier). The table below lists the four quarters of the 1st arrondissement:

figures of 1999 French census

Quarter	Population	Land area (in km²)	Density (inh. per km²)
Quartier Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois	1,670	0.871	1,917
Quartier Les Halles	8 980	0.412	21,796
Quartier Palais-Royal	3,190	0.279	11,434
Quartier Place Vendôme	3,040	0.270	11,259