Canton of Harnes
The canton of Harnes is a canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Harnes | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 6 |
| Seat | Harnes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.72 km2 (12.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 43,287 |
| • Density | 1,365/km2 (3,540/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 62 26 |
Geography
The canton is organised around Harnes in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 20m (Estevelles) to 46m (Harnes) for an average altitude of 29m.
Composition
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 3 to 6 communes:[1]
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19258 | 19348 | 18396 | 18029 | 18741 | 18286 |
| 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
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