Canton of Viriat
Former canton in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Viriat | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| No. of communes | 6 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Viriat |
| Area | 103.97 km2 (40.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 17,061 |
| • Density | 164/km2 (420/sq mi) |
The canton of Viriat is a former administrative division in eastern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It had 17,061 inhabitants (2012).[1]
The canton comprised 6 communes:[1]
- Buellas
- Montcet
- Polliat
- Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg
- Vandeins
- Viriat
Demographics
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
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| Population | 7 062 | 8 140 | 9 625 | 10 815 | 12 868 | 14 515 |
| From the year 1962 on: No double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once. | ||||||
See also
References
- ^ a b Populations légales 2012: 01 Ain, INSEE
46°15′N 5°13′E / 46.250°N 5.217°E / 46.250; 5.217
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