Canton of Lens-Nord-Ouest
Lens-Nord-Ouest | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 2 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Lens |
| Population (1999) | 18,408 |
The canton of Lens-Nord-Ouest 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.
Geography
The canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 27m (Lens) to 74m (Loos-en-Gohelle ) for an average altitude of 33m.
Composition
The canton comprises just two communes and a total of 18,408 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loos-en-Gohelle | 6992 | 62750 | 62528 |
| Lens | 36206 (1) | 62300 | 62498 |
(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
External links
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 15th, 2008.
50°26′41″N 2°48′47″E / 50.44472°N 2.81306°E
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