The Canton of Pointe-Noire is a former canton in the Arrondissement of Basse-Terre on the island of Guadeloupe. It had 6,785 inhabitants (2012).[1] It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It comprised the commune of Pointe-Noire,[1] which joined the canton of Sainte-Rose-1 in 2015.[2]
Pointe-Noire | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Guadeloupe |
| No. of communes | 1 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Pointe-Noire |
Area | 60 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 6,785 |
| • Density | 113/km2 (290/sq mi) |
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