The Canton of Mirambeau is a former canton of the Charente-Maritime département, in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 7,815 inhabitants (2012).[1] The lowest point is the Atlantic Ocean at the commune of Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac, the highest point is at Salignac-de-Mirambeau at 111 m, the average or the centre is 46 m. The most populated commune was Mirambeau with 1,491 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Mirambeau | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente-Maritime |
| No. of communes | 19 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Mirambeau |
| Area | 266.9 km2 (103.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 7,815 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (80/sq mi) |
Communes of Mirambeau
editThe canton comprised the following communes:[1]
- Allas-Bocage
- Boisredon
- Consac
- Courpignac
- Mirambeau
- Nieul-le-Virouil
- Saint-Bonnet-sur-Gironde
- Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon
- Saint-Dizant-du-Bois
- Saint-Georges-des-Agoûts
- Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois
- Saint-Martial-de-Mirambeau
- Sainte-Ramée
- Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac
- Saint-Thomas-de-Conac
- Salignac-de-Mirambeau
- Semillac
- Semoussac
- Soubran
Population history
edit| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 7,894 |
| 1968 | 8,522 |
| 1975 | 7,571 |
| 1982 | 7,363 |
| 1990 | 7,192 |
| 1999 | 7,230 |
| 2008 | 7,551 |
| 2012 | 7,815 |