Canton of Samer
The canton of Samer 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 had a total of 27,775 inhabitants (2012).[1]
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 18 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Samer |
| Area | 166.16 km2 (64.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 27,775 |
| • Density | 167/km2 (430/sq mi) |
Geography
The canton is organised around Samer in the arrondissement of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The altitude varies from 2m (Saint-Léonard) to 199m (Samer) for an average altitude of 53m.
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16792 | 18948 | 21990 | 23822 | 26073 | 26890 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
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