Canton of Thenon
Thenon | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| No. of communes | 11 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Thenon |
| Area | 193.84 km2 (74.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 4,420 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
The Canton of Thenon is a canton of the Dordogne département, in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 4,420 inhabitants (2012).[1] The lowest point is 112 m in the commune of La Boissière-d'Ans, the highest point is in Azerat at 317 m, the average elevation is 209 m. The most populated commune was Thenon with 1,280 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Communes[edit]
The canton comprised the following communes:[1]
Population history[edit]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 3,945 |
| 1968 | 4,225 |
| 1975 | 4,193 |
| 1982 | 4,115 |
| 1990 | 4,226 |
| 1999 | 4,021 |
