The Canton of Jarnages is a former canton situated in the Creuse département and in the Limousin region of central France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 10 communes,[1] which joined the new canton of Gouzon in 2015.[2] It had 3,540 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Jarnages | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Creuse |
| No. of communes | 10 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Jarnages |
| Area | 182.28 km2 (70.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 3,540 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
Geography edit
An area of valleys and plateaux, consisting of woodland and farmland, with the town of Jarnages, in the arrondissement of Guéret, at its centre. The altitude varies from 333m (Domeyrot) to 625m (Saint-Silvain-sous-Toulx) with an average altitude of 427m.
Population edit
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4163 | 4459 | 3946 | 3656 | 3377 | 3257 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
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References edit
46°13′00″N 2°10′01″E / 46.21667°N 2.16694°E
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