Canton of Besançon-Planoise
Former canton in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
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The Canton of Besançon-Planoise is a former administrative division in the departement of Doubs and in Franche-Comté region. It had 20,407 inhabitants (2012).[1] It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of three areas of Besançon: Planoise, Tilleroyes and Châteaufarine.[2]
Besançon-Planoise | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
 Interactive map of Besançon-Planoise | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
| No. of communes | 1 (partly) |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Besançon |
Area | 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | 20,407 |
| • Density | 7,000/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
In 2008, Barbara Romagnan (PS) became representative of the canton with 70% of the votes, front of Martine Bultot (Far left) who obtained just 30% of the votes.[3][4]
History
Planoise, with 20,700 inhabitants is the bigger area of the canton of Besançon-Planoise.
Tilleroyes is a little area, located in the north of the city.
Châteaufarine is a commercial area, located in the west of Besançon and near Planoise.
Politics
| Election date | Name | Political group |
|---|---|---|
| The data dating before 1988 is not known. | ||
| March 2008 | Jean-Louis Fousseret | PS |
| 18 March 2001 | Danièle Tétu[5] | PS |
| 16 March 2008 | Barbara Romagnan[6] | PS |
