Canton of Lens-Est
Lens-Est | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 2 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Lens |
| Population (2012) | 20,023 |
The canton of Lens-Est is a former canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015.
Geography[]
The canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 27m to 71m (Lens) for an average altitude of 29m.
Composition[]
The canton comprised just two communes and a total of 20,023 inhabitants (2012, without double counting).[1]
| Commune | Population | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lens | 36206 (1) | 62300 | 62498 |
| Sallaumines | 10677 | 62430 | 62771 |
(1) only a fraction of the commune.
See also[]
- Cantons of Pas-de-Calais
- Communes of Pas-de-Calais
- Arrondissements of the Pas-de-Calais department
Notes[]
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on April 15th, 2008.
References[]
Coordinates: 50°25′35″N 2°50′55″E / 50.42639°N 2.84861°E
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