Canton of Lens-Nord-Ouest
The canton of Lens-Nord-Ouest 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.
Lens-Nord-Ouest | |
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Former canton | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Pas-de-Calais |
No. of communes | 2 |
Disbanded | 2015 |
Seat | Lens |
Population (1999) | |
• Total | 18,408 |
Geography
The canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 27m (Lens) to 74m (Loos-en-Gohelle ) for an average altitude of 33m.
Composition
The canton comprises just two communes and a total of 18,408 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
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Loos-en-Gohelle | 6992 | 62750 | 62528 |
Lens | 36206 (1) | 62300 | 62498 |
(1) only a fraction of the commune.
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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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