Canton of Courrières
The canton of Courrières is a former canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015.
Courrières | |
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Former canton | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Pas-de-Calais |
No. of communes | 2 |
Disbanded | 2015 |
Seat | Courrières |
Area | |
• Total | 14.15 km2 (5.46 sq mi) |
Population (1999) | |
• Total | 21,119 |
• Density | 1,493/km2 (3,870/sq mi) |
Geography
The canton is organised around Courrières in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 22m to 38m (Courrières) for an average altitude of 26m.
Composition
The canton comprised 2 communes and a total of 21,119 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
---|---|---|---|
Courrières | 10 588 | 62710 | 62250 |
Oignies | 10 531 | 62590 | 62637 |
Population
1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
19078 | 21859 | 24140 | 23158 | 22036 | 21119 |
Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting |
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See also
- Cantons of Pas-de-Calais
- Communes of Pas-de-Calais
- Pas-de-Calais
- Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department
External links
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 15th, 2008.
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