Canton of Thenon
Thenon | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| No. of communes | 11 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Thenon |
| Area | 193.84 km2 (74.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 4,420 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
The Canton of Thenon is a canton of the Dordogne département, in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. The lowest point is 112 m in the commune of La Boissière-d'Ans, the highest point is in Azerat at 317 m, the average elevation is 209 m. The least populated commune is Gabillou with 89 inhabitants and the most populated commune is Thenon with 1,205 inhabitants.
Communes
The canton of Thenon contained 11 communes and had 4,420 inhabitants (2012).[1]
| Commune | Population (1999) | Postal code | INSEE code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajat | 281 | 24210 | 24004 |
| Azerat | 409 | 24210 | 24019 |
| Bars | 214 | 24210 | 24025 |
| La Boissière-d'Ans | 218 | 24640 | 24047 |
| Brouchaud | 178 | 24210 | 24066 |
| Fossemagne | 528 | 24210 | 24188 |
| Gabillou | 89 | 24210 | 24192 |
| Limeyrat | 436 | 24210 | 24241 |
| Montagnac-d'Auberoche | 105 | 24210 | 24284 |
| Sainte-Orse | 358 | 24210 | 24473 |
| Thenon | 1,205 | 24210 | 24550 |
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 3,945 |
| 1968 | 4,225 |
| 1975 | 4,193 |
| 1982 | 4,115 |
| 1990 | 4,226 |
| 1999 | 4,021 |
