Canton of Hénin-Beaumont
Hénin-Beaumont | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 2 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Hénin-Beaumont |
| Population (2012) | 22,187 |
The canton of Hénin-Beaumont 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 22,187 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Geography
The canton is organised around Hénin-Beaumont in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 22m (Noyelles-Godault) to 65m (Hénin-Beaumont) for an average altitude of 32m.
The canton comprised 2 communes:[1]
- Hénin-Beaumont (partly)
- Noyelles-Godault
See also
References
50°25′10″N 2°58′20″E / 50.41944°N 2.97222°E