Canton of Rouvroy
The Canton of Rouvroy 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. By order of the prefect of the region, on October 18, 2006, the canton was attached to the arrondissement of Lens rather than that of Arras with effect from 1 January 2007.
Rouvroy | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 3 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Rouvroy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.35 km2 (6.70 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 19,628 |
| • Density | 1,131/km2 (2,930/sq mi) |
Geography
The canton is organised around Rouvroy in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 31 m (Méricourt) to 68 m (Drocourt) for an average altitude of 62 m.
Composition
The canton comprised 3 communes and a total of 19,628 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drocourt | 3104 | 62320 | 62277 |
| Méricourt (1) | 11723 | 62680 | 62570 |
| Rouvroy | 9077 | 62320 | 62724 |
(1) only a fraction of the commune.
See also
- Cantons of Pas-de-Calais
- Communes of Pas-de-Calais
- Pas-de-Calais
- Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 10, 2008.
External links
- The canton of Rouvroy on the Insee website (in French)
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