Canton of La Désirade
Former canton in Guadeloupe{{{region}}}, France
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The Canton of La Désirade is a former canton in the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre in the department of Guadeloupe. It had 1,532 inhabitants (2012).[1] It is located on La Désirade Island. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It comprised the commune of La Désirade,[1] which joined the canton of Saint-François in 2015.[2]
La Désirade | |
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Former canton | |
 Interactive map of La Désirade | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Guadeloupe{{{region}}} |
| No. of communes | 1 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | La Désirade |
Area | 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 1,532 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
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