Canton of Châtelus-Malvaleix
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Châtelus-Malvaleix | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Creuse |
| No. of communes | 10 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Châtelus-Malvaleix |
| Area | 220.73 km2 (85.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 3,708 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (40/sq mi) |
The Canton of Châtelus-Malvaleix is a former canton situated in the Creuse département and in the Limousin region of central France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015.
Geography[]
An area of farming and forestry in the arrondissement of Guéret, centred on the town of Châtelus-Malvaleix. The altitude varies from 266m (Genouillac) to 566m (Roches) with an average altitude of 373m.
Population[]
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5265 | 5728 | 5065 | 4580 | 4169 | 3844 |
| From the year 1962 on: No double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once. | ||||||
Composition[]
The Canton of Châtelus-Malvaleix comprised 10 communes and a total of 3,708inhabitants (2012, without double counting).[1]
| Commune | Inhabitants | Postal code | INSEE code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bétête | 427 | 23270 | 23022 |
| La Cellette | 283 | 23350 | 23041 |
| Châtelus-Malvaleix | 569 | 23270 | 23057 |
| Clugnat | 687 | 23270 | 23064 |
| Genouillac | 781 | 23350 | 23089 |
| Jalesches | 77 | 23270 | 23098 |
| Nouziers | 232 | 23350 | 23148 |
| Roches | 389 | 23270 | 23162 |
| Saint-Dizier-les-Domaines | 199 | 23270 | 23188 |
| Tercillat | 200 | 23350 | 23252 |
See also[]
- 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 13, 2008.
References[]
Coordinates: 46°19′01″N 2°06′27″E / 46.31694°N 2.10750°E
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