Canton of Nontron
Nontron | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| No. of communes | 15 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Nontron |
| Area | 266.31 km2 (102.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 8,810 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (90/sq mi) |
The Canton of Nontron is a former canton of the Dordogne département, in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 8 communes, which joined the canton of Périgord Vert Nontronnais in 2015.[1] It had 8,810 inhabitants (2012).[2]
The lowest point is 115 m in the commune of Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert, the highest point is in Abjat-sur-Bandiat at 355 m, the average elevation is 197 m. The most populated commune was Nontron with 3,212 inhabitants (2012).[2]
Communes[edit]
The canton comprised the following communes:[2]
Population history[edit]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 9,398 |
| 1968 | 10,240 |
| 1975 | 9,885 |
| 1982 | 9,574 |
| 1990 | 9,435 |
| 1999 | 9,101 |
See also[edit]
- Arrondissements of the Dordogne department
- Cantons of the Dordogne department
- Communes of the Dordogne department
References[edit]
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