The canton of Henrichemont was a canton situated in the Cher département and in the Centre region of France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. In 2012, it had 3,465 inhabitants.[1]
Henrichemont | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Cher |
| No. of communes | 7 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Henrichemont |
| Area | 158.58 km2 (61.23 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 3,465 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (60/sq mi) |
Geography edit
The canton encompassed a farming and forestry area in the arrondissement of Bourges, centered around the town of Henrichemont. The altitude varies from 191m in Montigny to 428m in Humbligny, with a mean altitude of 290m.
Population edit
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,433 | 3,961 | 3,656 | 3,519 | 3,408 | 3,411 |
| From the year 1962 on: No double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once. | ||||||
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References edit
47°18′13″N 2°31′30″E / 47.30361°N 2.52500°E
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