Canton of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
50°11′20″N 1°37′50″E / 50.18889°N 1.63056°E
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| No. of communes | 12 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Saint-Valery-sur-Somme |
| Area | 146.31 km2 (56.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 11,583 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (200/sq mi) |
The Canton of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a former canton situated in the Somme department of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 11,583 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Geography[edit]
The canton is organised around Saint-Valery-sur-Somme in the arrondissement of Abbeville. The altitude varies from 0m (Boismont) to 90m (Franleu) for an average altitude of 24m.
The canton comprised 12 communes:[1]
Population[edit]
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11780 | 12070 | 11961 | 11664 | 11762 | 11345 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also[edit]
- Arrondissements of the Somme department
- Cantons of the Somme department
- Communes of the Somme department
References[edit]
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