Canton of Péronnas
Péronnas | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| No. of communes | 8 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Péronnas |
Area | 125.37 km2 (48.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 14,371 |
| • Density | 115/km2 (300/sq mi) |
The canton of Péronnas is a former administrative division in eastern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 14,371 inhabitants (2012).[1]
The canton comprised 8 communes:[1]
Demographics
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4 598 | 5 394 | 7 096 | 9 837 | 11 259 | 12 200 |
| From the year 1962 on: No double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once. | ||||||
See also
References
46°10′46″N 5°12′12″E / 46.17944°N 5.20333°E
