Canton of Aubusson
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| Canton of Aubusson | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region |
 Limousin |
| Department |
 Creuse |
| Arrondissement | Aubusson |
| Seat | Aubusson |
| Communes | 10 |
| Government | |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 154,81 km2 (5,977 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 7,407 |
| • Density | 47.85/km2 (123.9/sq mi) |
| Cantonal code | 23 02 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2. | |
The Canton of Aubusson is a canton situated in the Creuse département and in the Limousin region of central France.
Geography
A farming and woodland area, with the town of Aubusson, in the arrondissement of Aubusson, at its centre. The altitude varies from 396m (Alleyrat) to 715m (Saint-Marc-à-Frongier) with an average altitude of 538m.
Composition
The Canton of Aubusson comprises 10 communes and a total of 7407 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
| Canton | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyrat | 166 | 23200 | 23003 |
| Aubusson | 4 662 | 23200 | 23008 |
| Blessac | 488 | 23200 | 23024 |
| Néoux | 300 | 23200 | 23142 |
| Saint-Alpinien | 320 | 23200 | 23179 |
| Saint-Amand | 527 | 23200 | 23180 |
| Saint-Avit-de-Tardes | 171 | 23200 | 23182 |
| Saint-Maixant | 260 | 23200 | 23210 |
| Saint-Marc-à-Frongier | 348 | 23200 | 23211 |
| Saint-Pardoux-le-Neuf | 165 | 23200 | 23228 |
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8138 | 8638 | 8749 | 8320 | 7972 | 7407 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
- Creuse
- Arrondissements of the Creuse department
- Cantons of the Creuse department
- Communes of the Creuse department
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on September 12, 2008.
Coordinates: 45°59′33″N 2°10′43″E / 45.99250°N 2.17861°E
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