Canton of Pas-en-Artois
Former canton in Hauts-de-France, France
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The Canton of Pas-en-Artois 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 consisted of 25 communes,[1] which joined the canton of Avesnes-le-Comte in 2015.[2] It had a total of 7,678 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Pas-en-Artois | |
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Former canton | |
 Interactive map of Pas-en-Artois | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 25 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Pas-en-Artois |
Area | 15.64 km2 (6.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 7,678 |
| • Density | 490.9/km2 (1,271/sq mi) |
Geography
The canton is organised around Pas-en-Artois in the arrondissement of Arras. The altitude varies from 61m (Amplier) to 172m (Humbercamps) for an average altitude of 128m.
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7531 | 8034 | 7646 | 7330 | 7267 | 7321 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
