Lens-Nord-Ouest | |
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Former canton | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Pas-de-Calais |
No. of communes | 2 |
Disbanded | 2015 |
Seat | Lens |
Population | 16,928 |
The canton of Lens-Nord-Ouest 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 16,928 inhabitants (2012).
Geography
The canton is organised around Lens in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 27m (Lens) to 74m (Loos-en-Gohelle) for an average altitude of 33m.
The canton comprised 2 communes:
- Loos-en-Gohelle
- Lens (partly)
See also
References
50°26′41″N 2°48′47″E / 50.44472°N 2.81306°E / 50.44472; 2.81306
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