Canton of Aubusson
Aubusson | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Creuse |
| No. of communes | 21 |
| Seat | Aubusson |
| Area | 363.93 km2 (140.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 9,541 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (70/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 23 02 |
The Canton of Aubusson is a canton situated in the Creuse département and in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in central France.
Geography
A farming and woodland area, with the town of Aubusson, in the arrondissement of Aubusson, at its centre. The altitude varies from 396m (Alleyrat) to 715m (Saint-Marc-à-Frongier) with an average altitude of 538m.
Composition
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 10 to 21 communes:[1]
- Alleyrat
- Aubusson
- Bellegarde-en-Marche
- Blessac
- Bosroger
- Champagnat
- La Chaussade
- Lupersat
- Mainsat
- Mautes
- Néoux
- Saint-Alpinien
- Saint-Amand
- Saint-Avit-de-Tardes
- Saint-Domet
- Saint-Maixant
- Saint-Marc-à-Frongier
- Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf
- Saint-Silvain-Bellegarde
- Saint-Sulpice-les-Champs
- La Serre-Bussière-Vieille
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8138 | 8638 | 8749 | 8320 | 7972 | 7407 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
- Arrondissements of the Creuse department
- Cantons of the Creuse department
- Communes of the Creuse department
References
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on September 12, 2008.
45°59′33″N 2°10′43″E / 45.99250°N 2.17861°E
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