Canton of Lens-Nord-Est
Lens-Nord-Est | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 3 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Lens |
| Population (1999) | 24,638 |
The canton of Lens-Nord-Est 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 consisted of 3 communes, which joined the canton of Lens in 2015.[1]
Geography
The canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 21m (Annay) to 71m (Lens) for an average altitude of 33m.
Composition
The canton comprised just three communes and a total of 24,638 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annay | 4718 | 62880 | 62033 |
| Lens | 36206 (1) | 62300 | 62498 |
| Loison-sous-Lens | 5579 | 62218 | 62523 |
(1) only a fraction of the commune.
See also
- Cantons of Pas-de-Calais
- Communes of Pas-de-Calais
- Pas-de-Calais
- Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department
References
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 15th, 2008.
External links
- The canton of Lens-Nord-Est on the Insee website (in French)
50°26′40″N 2°51′36″E / 50.44444°N 2.86000°E
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