Canton of Roujan
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| Canton de Roujan | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
 | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Department | Hérault |
| Arrondissement | Béziers |
| Seat | Roujan |
| Communes | 11 |
| Government | |
| • Representative |
Francis Boutes 2008-2014 |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 7,891 |
The canton de Roujan is a canton in the Arrondissement of Béziers, Hérault department, and Languedoc-Roussillon region of France.
Conseiller Général : Francis Boutes (PS), maire of Gabian.
Composition
The Canton contains the following communes:
Administration
| Term | Name | Political party | Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945–1963 | Marin Calas | SFIO | Wine merchant Maire of Neffiès (1945–1947) |
| 1963–1976 | Jean Péridier | SFIO (later PS) | Sénator (1959–1980) Maire of Le Pouget |
| 1976–1988 | Yves Verdeil | PCF | … |
| 1988-en cours | Francis Boutes | PS | Maire de Gabian Vice-President of the Conseil Général |
Canton renewed in 2008, renewable in 2014.
Gallery
 Cassan abbey, in Roujan |
 Olivettes dam in Vailhan |
References
From the French Wikipedia.
See also
Coordinates: 43°30′05″N 3°13′19″E / 43.50139°N 3.22194°E
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