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Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

France

Regional capital43.2970° N, 5.3811° E

Marseille is a city located in France, within the province of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. With a population of 877,215, it is the second most populous city in the country.

Population877,215
ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Coordinates43.2970° N, 5.3811° E
CountryFrance
Rank in France#2 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Marseille Provence Airport

MRSInternational

20.8 km away

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Aix Les Milles airport

LFMALocal

23.3 km away

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Berre-la-Fare Airfield

LFNRLocal

31.3 km away

About Marseille

Situated at coordinates 43.29695° latitude and 5.38107° longitude, Marseille lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 28 meters and operates in the Europe/Paris timezone. Nearby cities include Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, and various districts of Marseille itself.

Marseille ranks as the second largest city out of 34,380 cities in France. It follows Paris, which has a population of 2,138,551, while Lyon and Toulouse rank third and fourth respectively.

Cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

As the largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Marseille ranks #1 out of 1,059 cities. The province includes other notable cities such as Nice, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. The city offers various amenities, including 34 hospitals, 759 schools, and 206 parks.

Nice342,669Toulon168,701Aix-en-Provence146,821Avignon89,769Marseille 1389,316Marseille 0878,837Marseille 1577,770Marseille 0976,868Antibes76,393Cannes74,545

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Marseille, 20 populated places have been registered.

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ThiersNeighborhood · 5,314 inhab.
0.1 km
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NoaillesNeighborhood · 4,863 inhab.
0.2 km
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Marseille 01Populated place · 40,919 inhab.
0.3 km
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BelsunceNeighborhood · 9,106 inhab.
0.4 km
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Notre-Dame du MontNeighborhood · 7,033 inhab.
0.5 km
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OpéraNeighborhood · 4,117 inhab.
0.5 km
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Le ChapitreNeighborhood · 7,080 inhab.
0.5 km
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Saint-CharlesNeighborhood · 8,492 inhab.
0.6 km
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Marseille PrefectureNeighborhood · 3,642 inhab.
0.7 km
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Marseille 03Populated place · 45,414 inhab.
0.8 km
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Les Grands CarmesNeighborhood · 7,577 inhab.
0.8 km
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Hôtel-de-VilleNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Marseille 02Populated place · 25,779 inhab.
0.9 km
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Marseille 06Populated place · 43,360 inhab.
1 km
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Saint-LazareNeighborhood · 10,082 inhab.
1.1 km
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Le CamasNeighborhood · 16,585 inhab.
1.1 km
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CastellaneNeighborhood · 7,169 inhab.
1.2 km
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Palais de JusticeNeighborhood · 5,533 inhab.
1.2 km
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La ConceptionNeighborhood · 9,511 inhab.
1.2 km
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Madrague de la VilleNeighborhood
1.2 km

Universities in Marseille

Marseille is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Aix-Marseille University Faculty of Sciences2012——
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Users can explore additional cities in France, compare different countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities on the site.

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Largest cities in France

#1 Paris2,138,551#2 Marseille877,215#3 Lyon520,774#4 Toulouse511,684#5 Nice342,669
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Marseille?

The population of Marseille is 877,215.

In which province/state is Marseille located?

Marseille is located in the province of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

What are the coordinates of Marseille?

The coordinates of Marseille are 43.29695° latitude and 5.38107° longitude.

What is the elevation of Marseille?

Marseille has an elevation of 28 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Marseille?

The nearest airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport.

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