Canton Of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
50°11′20″N 1°37′50″E / 50.18889°N 1.63056°E
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Somme |
| No. of communes | 12 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Saint-Valery-sur-Somme |
| Area | 146.31 km (56.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 11,583 |
| • Density | 79/km (200/sq mi) |
The Canton of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a former canton situated in the Somme department of northern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 11,583 inhabitants (2012).
Geography
The canton is organised around Saint-Valery-sur-Somme in the arrondissement of Abbeville. The altitude varies from 0m (Boismont) to 90m (Franleu) for an average altitude of 24m.
The canton comprised 12 communes:
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11780 | 12070 | 11961 | 11664 | 11762 | 11345 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
- Arrondissements of the Somme department
- Cantons of the Somme department
- Communes of the Somme department