The canton of Harnes is a canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Harnes | |
|---|---|
 Location of Harnes within the department | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 6 |
| Seat | Harnes |
| Area | 31.72 km2 (12.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 42,950 |
| • Density | 1,354/km2 (3,510/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 62 26 |
Geography edit
The canton is organised around Harnes in the arrondissement of Lens. The elevation varies from 20m (Estevelles) to 46m (Harnes) for an average elevation of 29m.
Composition edit
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 3 to 6 communes:[2]
Population edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43,185 | — |
| 2018 | 43,267 | +0.04% |
| Source: INSEE[3][4] | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Décret n° 2014-233 du 24 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département du Pas-de-Calais
- ^ Populations légales 2013: Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble, INSEE
- ^ Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2018, INSEE
50°27′52″N 2°54′00″E / 50.46444°N 2.90000°E
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