The Canton of Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is a French former administrative subdivision, situated in the Indre département and the Centre région. It had 5,139 inhabitants (2012).[1] It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 14 communes,[1] which joined the canton of Saint-Gaultier in 2015.[2]
Saint-Benoît-du-Sault | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Indre |
| No. of communes | 14 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Saint-Benoît-du-Sault |
| Area | 318.81 km2 (123.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 5,139 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Geography edit
The Canton of Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is in the Arrondissement of Le Blanc. Its altitude varies from 112 m (Dunet) to 344 m (Mouhet), with a median altitude of 218 meters above sea level.
Demography edit
| Year | Pop. |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6,800 |
| 1968 | 7,455 |
| 1975 | 6,871 |
| 1982 | 6,219 |
| 1990 | 5,846 |
| 1999 | 5,432 |
Administration edit
The last conseiller général was Gérard Mayaud, of the UDF.