The Canton of Leforest 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. It had a total of 23,699 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Leforest | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 4 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Leforest |
| Area | 26.83 km2 (10.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 23,699 |
| • Density | 883/km2 (2,290/sq mi) |
Geography edit
The canton is organised around Leforest in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 20 m (Courcelles-lès-Lens) to 66 m (Leforest) for an average altitude of 27 m.
Population edit
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22146 | 24137 | 23711 | 23059 | 24278 | 23272 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also edit
References edit
50°25′59″N 3°01′32″E / 50.43306°N 3.02556°E
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