Canton of Lanouaille
Lanouaille | |
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Former canton | |
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| No. of communes | 10 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Lanouaille |
Area | 253.07 km2 (97.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 5,419 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (50/sq mi) |
The Canton of Lanouaille is a former canton of the Dordogne département, in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 5,419 inhabitants (2012).[1]
The lowest point of the canton is in Nanthiat at 135 m, the highest point is in Saint-Cyr-les-Champagnes at 435 m, the average elevation is 375 m. The most populated commune was Payzac with 1,026 inhabitants (2012).[1]
Communes
[edit]The canton comprised the following communes:[1]
Population history
[edit]| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6,732 |
| 1968 | 7,486 |
| 1975 | 6,668 |
| 1982 | 6,185 |
| 1990 | 5,811 |
| 1999 | 5,509 |
| 2012 | 5,419 |
