Amiens 8th (Nord) Canton
The Amiens 8th (Nord) Canton is a former canton situated in the department of the Somme and in the Picardy region of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015.
Amiens-8 | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| No. of communes | 3 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Amiens |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 16,103 |
Geography
The canton was organised around the commune of Amiens in the arrondissement of Amiens. The altitude varies from 14m at Amiens, to 131m at Poulainville for an average of 44m.
Composition
The Amiens 8th (Nord) Canton comprised 3 communes and a total of 16,103 inhabitants (2012, without double counting).[1]
| Commune | Population (2012) | Post Code | INSEE Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allonville | 747 | 80260 | 80020 |
| Amiens (partly) | 14,111 (total: 132,727) | 80000 | 80021 |
| Poulainville | 1,245 | 80260 | 80639 |
See also
Notes
- This article is based on the equivalent article from the French Wikipedia, consulted on March 22nd, 2008.
References
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