Canton of Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel
Canton in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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The canton of Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel (before 2015: canton of Orthez) is a canton of France, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. Its chief town is Orthez.
Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel | |
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 Interactive map of Orthez et Terres des Gaves et du Sel | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
| No. of communes | 40 |
| Seat | Orthez |
Area | 397.32 km2 (153.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | 27,531 |
| • Density | 69.292/km2 (179.46/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 6416 |
Composition
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was renamed and expanded from 13 to 40 communes:[2]
- Abitain
- Andrein
- Athos-Aspis
- Auterrive
- Autevielle-Saint-Martin-Bideren
- Baigts-de-Béarn
- Barraute-Camu
- Bellocq
- Bérenx
- Burgaronne
- Carresse-Cassaber
- Castagnède
- Castetbon
- Escos
- Espiute
- Guinarthe-Parenties
- L'Hôpital-d'Orion
- Laàs
- Labastide-Villefranche
- Lahontan
- Lanneplaà
- Léren
- Montfort
- Narp
- Oraàs
- Orion
- Orriule
- Orthez
- Ossenx
- Puyoô
- Ramous
- Saint-Boès
- Saint-Dos
- Saint-Girons-en-Béarn
- Saint-Gladie-Arrive-Munein
- Saint-Pé-de-Léren
- Salies-de-Béarn
- Salles-Mongiscard
- Sauveterre-de-Béarn
- Tabaille-Usquain
Recent history
| Date of election | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bernard Moleres | |
| 2001 | Bernard Moleres | |
| This list is highly incomplete. | ||