Canton of Harnes
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| Canton of Harnes | |
|---|---|
| — French canton — | |
| Country | France |
| Region |  Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Department |  Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Lens |
| Chef-lieu | Harnes |
| Communes | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Representative | Yvan Druon |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 15.31 km2 (5.91 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 18,286 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Cantonal code | 62 55 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km². | |
The canton of Harnes is a canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of northern France.
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[edit] Geography
The canton is organised around Harnes in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 20m (Estevelles) to 46m (Harnes) for an average altitude of 29m.
[edit] Composition
The canton comprises 3 communes and a total of 18,286 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estevelles | 1687 | 62880 | 62311 |
| Harnes | 13700 | 62440 | 62413 |
| Pont-à-Vendin | 2899 | 62880 | 62666 |
[edit] Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19258 | 19348 | 18396 | 18029 | 18741 | 18286 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
[edit] See also
- Cantons of Pas-de-Calais
- Communes of Pas-de-Calais
- Pas-de-Calais
- Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department
[edit] External links
[edit] Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 15th, 2008.
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