| Sains-en-Gohelle | |
|---|---|
| Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 6 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Sains-en-Gohelle |
| Area | 46.94 km (18.12 sq mi) |
| Population | 20,272 |
| • Density | 432/km (1,120/sq mi) |
The canton of Sains-en-Gohelle 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. It had a total of 20,272 inhabitants (2012).
Geography
The canton is organised around Sains-en-Gohelle in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 39 m (Sains-en-Gohelle) to 192 m (Bouvigny-Boyeffles) for an average altitude of 102m.
The canton comprised 6 communes:
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17730 | 18668 | 18786 | 18771 | 19782 | 20036 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
50°25′35″N 2°40′05″E / 50.42639°N 2.66806°E / 50.42639; 2.66806
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