Canton of Dainville
Dainville | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 10 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Dainville |
Area | 75.14 km2 (29.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 18,803 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (600/sq mi) |
The Canton of Dainville 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 18,803 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Geography
The canton is organised around Dainville in the arrondissement of Arras. The altitude varies from 53m (Sainte-Catherine) to 145m (Acq) for an average altitude of 88m.
The canton comprised 10 communes:[1]
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9421 | 11061 | 13928 | 16188 | 17504 | 17370 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
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