| Saint-Savinien | |
|---|---|
| Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente-Maritime |
| No. of communes | 11 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Saint-Savinien |
| Area | 166.25 km (64.19 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,511 |
| • Density | 45/km (120/sq mi) |
The Canton of Saint-Savinien is a former canton of the Charente-Maritime département, in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 11 communes, which joined the canton of Saint-Jean-d'Angély in 2015. It had 7,511 inhabitants (2012). Its postal codes were 17350, 17380 and 17430. The lowest point is the river Charente near Bords (3 m), the highest point is near Fenioux (102 m). The canton seat was Saint-Savinien.
Communes
The canton comprised the following communes:
- Annepont
- Archingeay
- Bords
- Champdolent
- Fenioux
- Grandjean
- Le Mung
- Les Nouillers
- Saint-Savinien
- Taillant
- Taillebourg
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6,147 |
| 1968 | 6,496 |
| 1975 | 6,190 |
| 1982 | 6,467 |
| 1990 | 6,461 |
| 1999 | 6,606 |
| 2008 | 7,125 |
| 2012 | 7,511 |
See also
References
- Décret n° 2014-269 du 27 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département de la Charente-Maritime
- ^ Populations légales 2012: 17 Charente-Maritime, INSEE
Cantons of the Charente-Maritime department  | |
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45°53′N 0°40′W / 45.883°N 0.667°W / 45.883; -0.667
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