Canton of Marseille – Saint-Giniez is a former canton located within the commune of Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France.
Marseille - Saint-Giniez | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Department | Bouches-du-Rhône |
| No. of communes | 1 partly |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Marseille |
| Population (2012) | 36,139 |
History edit
It was created 27 February 2003 by the decree 2003-156 of that date. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015.
Population edit
Its population was 36,139 in 2012.[1]
Mayor edit
Elected to represent the canton in the General Council of Bouches-du-Rhône :
- Martine Vassal (UMP, 2001–2008)
Area edit
It is composed of the part of the 8th arrondissement of Marseille not within the cantons of Marseille-Vauban and Marseille-La Pointe-Rouge.