The canton of Lens-Nord-Ouest 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 16,928 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Lens-Nord-Ouest | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 2 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Lens |
| Population (2012) | 16,928 |
Geography edit
The canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 27m (Lens) to 74m (Loos-en-Gohelle) for an average altitude of 33m.
The canton comprised 2 communes:[1]
- Loos-en-Gohelle
- Lens (partly)
See also edit
References edit
50°26′41″N 2°48′47″E / 50.44472°N 2.81306°E
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