Canton of Harnes
Harnes | |
|---|---|
 Location of Harnes within the department | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais |
| No. of communes | 6 |
| Seat | Harnes |
| Area | 31.72 km2 (12.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 42,950 |
| • Density | 1,354/km2 (3,510/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 62 26 |
The canton of Harnes is a canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Geography[edit]
The canton is organised around Harnes in the arrondissement of Lens. The elevation varies from 20m (Estevelles) to 46m (Harnes) for an average elevation of 29m.
Composition[edit]
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 3 to 6 communes:[2]
Population[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43,185 | — |
| 2018 | 43,267 | +0.04% |
| Source: INSEE[3][4] | ||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Décret n° 2014-233 du 24 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département du Pas-de-Calais
- ^ Populations légales 2013: Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble, INSEE
- ^ Téléchargement du fichier d'ensemble des populations légales en 2018, INSEE
50°27′52″N 2°54′00″E / 50.46444°N 2.90000°E
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