The canton of Lens-Nord-Est 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 3 communes,[1] which joined the canton of Lens in 2015.[2] It had a total of 21,392 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Lens-Nord-Est | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 3 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Lens |
| Population (2012) | 21,392 |
Geography
editThe canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 21m (Annay) to 71m (Lens) for an average altitude of 33m.
The canton comprised 9 communes:[1]
- Annay
- Lens (partly)
- Loison-sous-Lens
See also
editReferences
edit50°26′40″N 2°51′36″E / 50.44444°N 2.86000°E
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