| Audruicq | |
|---|---|
| Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 13 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Audruicq |
| Area | 203.10 km (78.42 sq mi) |
| Population | 25,255 |
| • Density | 124/km (320/sq mi) |
The canton of Audruicq 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 13 communes, which joined the canton of Marck in 2015. It had a total of 25,255 inhabitants (2012, without double counting).
Geography
The canton is organised around Audruicq in the arrondissement of Saint-Omer. The altitude varies from 0m (Oye-Plage) to 64m (Ruminghem) for an average altitude of 6m.
The canton comprised 13 communes:
- Audruicq
- Guemps
- Nortkerque
- Nouvelle-Église
- Offekerque
- Oye-Plage
- Polincove
- Ruminghem
- Saint-Folquin
- Sainte-Marie-Kerque
- Saint-Omer-Capelle
- Vieille-Église
- Zutkerque
Population
| 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14733 | 15362 | 15552 | 19460 | 22058 | 23068 |
| Census count starting from 1962 : Population without double counting | |||||
See also
References
- ^ Populations légales 2012: 62 Pas-de-Calais, INSEE
- Décret n° 2014-233 du 24 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département du Pas-de-Calais
50°54′21″N 2°04′32″E / 50.90583°N 2.07556°E / 50.90583; 2.07556
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