Canton of Courrières
Courrières | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 2 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Courrières |
Area | 14.15 km2 (5.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 20,301 |
| • Density | 1,435/km2 (3,720/sq mi) |
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. It had a total of 20,301 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Geography
The canton was organised around Courrières in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 22m to 38m (Courrières) for an average altitude of 26m.
The canton comprised 2 communes:[1]
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19078 | 21859 | 24140 | 23158 | 22036 | 21119 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
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