Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Marseille: Located on the Mediterranean coast, Marseille is France's second-largest city and its oldest, established around 600 BC.
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Quick Facts about Marseille
| Population | 869,815 |
| Country | France |
| State | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (France) |
| County | Bouches-du-Rhône |
| Twitter username | marseille |
| Postal code | 13014, 13015, 13010, 13012, 13008, 13001, 13011, 13009, 13003, 13000, 13016, 13013, 13002, 13006, 13007, 13004, 13005 |
| Phone Area Codes | 496, 491 |
| Area | 240.62 km2 |
| Official name | Ville-sans-Nom, Sans-Nom, Marseille |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2970,5.3811 |
| Male population | 409037 |
| Female population | 454273 |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Capital city | Marseille is capital of canton of Marseille-Les Olives, canton of Marseille-Belsunce, canton of Marseille-Verduron, canton of Marseille-La Belle-de-Mai, canton of Marseille-Saint-Giniez, canton of Marseille-Notre-Dame-Limite, canton of Marseille-Saint-Marcel, canton of Marseille-Montolivet, arrondissement of Marseille, canton of Marseille-La Rose, Bouches-du-Rhône, canton of Marseille-La Pointe-Rouge, canton of Marseille-Mazargues, canton of Marseille-la Blancarde, canton of Marseille-La Pomme, canton of Marseille-Notre-Dame-du-Mont, canton of Marseille-Saint-Mauront, canton of Marseille-3, canton of Marseille-12, canton of Marseille-4, canton of Marseille-11, canton of Marseille-8, canton of Marseille-2, canton of Marseille-10, canton of Marseille-6, canton of Marseille-1, canton of Marseille-9, canton of Marseille-7, canton of Marseille-5, Q88521123, canton of Marseille-Les Trois Lucs, canton of Marseille-Le Camas, canton of Marseille-Saint-Barthélemy, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, canton of Marseille-La Capelette, canton of Marseille-Sainte-Marguerite, canton of Marseille-Les Cinq-Avenues, canton of Marseille-Les Grands-Carmes, canton of Marseille-Vauban, canton of Marseille-Saint-Lambert, canton of Marseille-Saint-Just |
| Establishment | January 01, -0599 (2625 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Europe/Paris |
| Local time | 10:58:49 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Marseille is located at 43°17'49"N 5°22'52"E (43.2969500, 5.3810700). It has 9 neighbors: Simiane Collongue, Septemes les Vallons, Plan de Cuques, Les Pennes Mirabeau, Le Rove, La Penne sur Huveaune, Cassis, Aubagne and Allauch.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 491,161 | - | demographics |
| 1999 | 795,518 | 38.26% | demographics |
| 2013 | 855,393 | 7% | demographics |
| 2015 | 861,635 | 0.72% | demographics |
| 2017 | 869,815 | 0.94% | demographics |
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