Canton of Combles
50°0′36″N 2°51′58″E / 50.01000°N 2.86611°E
Combles | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| No. of communes | 19 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Combles |
| Area | 126.16 km2 (48.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 4,422 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
The Canton of Combles is a former canton situated in the department of the Somme and in the Picardie region of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 4,422 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Geography[edit]
The canton is organised around the commune of Combles in the arrondissement of Péronne. The altitude varies from 42 m (Curlu) à 157 m (Ginchy) for an average of 104m.
The canton comprised 19 communes:[1]
Population[edit]
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
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| 4352 | 4569 | 4050 | 3886 | 3807 | 3780 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also[edit]
- Arrondissements of the Somme department
- Cantons of the Somme department
- Communes of the Somme department
References[edit]
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