The canton of Ardres 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 21,370 inhabitants (2012, without double counting).[1]
Ardres | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 22 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Ardres |
| Area | 180.33 km2 (69.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 21,370 |
| • Density | 119/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Geography edit
The canton was organised around Ardres in the arrondissement of Saint-Omer. The altitude varied from 0m (Éperlecques) to 196m (Rebergues) for an average altitude of 42m.
Population edit
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12536 | 13188 | 13277 | 14515 | 16519 | 17610 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also edit
References edit
50°48′57″N 2°01′34″E / 50.81583°N 2.02611°E
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