Canton of Avion
| Canton of Avion | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region |
 Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Department |
 Pas-de-Calais |
| Arrondissement | Lens |
| Seat | Avion |
| Communes | 2 |
| Government | |
| • Representative |
Jacques Robitail 2004-2010 |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 20.57 km2 (7.94 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Total | 22,574 |
| • Density | 1,459.46/km2 (3,780.0/sq mi) |
| Cantonal code | 62 67 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2. | |
The Canton of Avion is a canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of northern France.
By order of the prefect of the region, on October 18, 2006, the township was attached to the arrondissement of Lens rather than that of Arras with effect from 1 January 2007.
Geography
The canton is organised around Avion in the arrondissement of Lens.The altitude varies from 27m (Avion) to 77m (Avion) for an average altitude of 53m.
Composition
The canton comprises 2 communes and a total of 22,574 inhabitants (census of 1999, without double counting).
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avion | 18298 | 62210 | 62065 |
| Méricourt (1) | 11723 | 62680 | 62570 |
(1) only a fraction of the commune.
See also
- Cantons of Pas-de-Calais
- Communes of Pas-de-Calais
- Pas-de-Calais
- Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department
External links
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 10, 2008.
