Canton of Hénin-Beaumont
Hénin-Beaumont | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 2 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Hénin-Beaumont |
The canton of Hénin-Beaumont 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 Hénin-Beaumont in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 22m (Noyelles-Godault) to 65m (Hénin-Beaumont) for an average altitude of 32m.
Composition
The canton comprised only two communes.
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hénin-Beaumont | 25178 (1) | 62110 | 62427 |
| Noyelles-Godault | 5539 | 62950 | 62624 |
(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°25′10″N 2°58′20″E / 50.41944°N 2.97222°E
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