| 8th arrondissement of Lyon | |
|---|---|
| French municipal arrondissement | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Rhône |
| Arrondissement | Lyon |
| Intercommunality | Urban Community of Lyon |
| Commune | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christian Coulon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.67 km2 (2.58 sq mi) |
| Population (8 March 1999 census) | |
| • Total | 70,317 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (27,000/sq mi) |
| ^[p] Population sans doubles comptes: single count of residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel). | |
The 8th arrondissement of Lyon is one of the 9 arrondissements of Lyon.
The 8th arrondissement is the beginning of the A43 motorway (to Grenoble and Chambéry).
Coordinates: 45°44′5.36″N 4°52′5.3″E / 45.7348222°N 4.868139°E