arrondissement of Ajaccio

The arrondissement of Ajaccio (French: arrondissement d'Ajaccio; Corsican: circundariu di Aiacciu) is an arrondissement (district) in the department of Corse-du-Sud in the French territorial collectivity of Corsica. Covering an area of 2,224.4 km (858.8 sq mi), it incorporates 81 communes. As of 2023, the population was 125120 inhabitants. The capital is located at the city of Ajaccio, which serves as a significant economic, cultural, and administrative hub for the island of Corsica. The region is characterized by a diverse landscape ranging from coastal areas and beaches to mountainous terrain. It is a major destination fr tourism, and the arrondissement has a well-developed transportation network including an international airport and a major port.

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