| Le Buisson-de-Cadouin | |
|---|---|
| Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| No. of communes | 8 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Le Buisson-de-Cadouin |
| Area | 127.49 km (49.22 sq mi) |
| Population | 3,849 |
| • Density | 30/km (80/sq mi) |
The Canton of Le Boussin-de-Cadouin 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 consisted of 8 communes, which joined the canton of Lalinde in 2015. It had 3,849 inhabitants (2012).
The lowest point is 35 m in the commune of Badefols-sur-Dordogne, the highest point is in Le Buisson-de-Cadouin at 248 m, the average elevation is 85 m. The most populated commune was Le Buisson-de-Cadouin with 2,086 inhabitants (2012).
Communes
The canton comprised the following communes:
- Alles-sur-Dordogne
- Badefols-sur-Dordogne
- Bouillac
- Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
- Calès
- Molières
- Pontours
- Urval
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 3,596 |
| 1968 | 3,730 |
| 1975 | 3,517 |
| 1982 | 3,504 |
| 1990 | 3,521 |
| 1999 | 3,629 |
See also
References
- Décret n° 2014-218 du 21 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département de la Dordogne
- ^ Populations légales 2012: 24 Dordogne, INSEE
44°49′N 0°53′E / 44.817°N 0.883°E / 44.817; 0.883
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