Canton of Audruicq
Audruicq | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 13 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Audruicq |
Area | 203.10 km2 (78.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 25,255 |
| • Density | 124/km2 (320/sq mi) |
The canton of Audruicq 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. It consisted of 13 communes,[1] which joined the canton of Marck in 2015.[2] It had a total of 25,255 inhabitants (2012, without double counting).[1]
Geography
The canton is organised around Audruicq in the arrondissement of Saint-Omer. The altitude varies from 0m (Oye-Plage) to 64m (Ruminghem) for an average altitude of 6m.
The canton comprised 13 communes:[1]
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14733 | 15362 | 15552 | 19460 | 22058 | 23068 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
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