| Excideuil | |
|---|---|
| Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Dordogne |
| No. of communes | 14 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Excideuil |
| Area | 185.91 km (71.78 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,666 |
| • Density | 30/km (80/sq mi) |
The Canton of Excideuil 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 14 communes, which joined the canton of Isle-Loue-Auvézère in 2015. It had 5,666 inhabitants (2012).
The lowest point is in Saint-Pantaly-d'Excideuil at 120 m, the highest point is in Saint-Mesmin at 415 m, the average elevation is 375 m. The most populated commune was Excideuil with 1,168 inhabitants (2012).
Communes
The canton comprised the following communes:
- Anlhiac
- Clermont-d'Excideuil
- Excideuil
- Génis
- Preyssac-d'Excideuil
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Saint-Jory-las-Bloux
- Saint-Martial-d'Albarède
- Saint-Médard-d'Excideuil
- Saint-Mesmin
- Saint-Pantaly-d'Excideuil
- Saint-Raphaël
- Sainte-Trie
- Salagnac
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6,432 |
| 1968 | 6,951 |
| 1975 | 6,788 |
| 1982 | 6,271 |
| 1990 | 5,945 |
| 1999 | 5,677 |
| 2012 | 5,666 |
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
45°20′N 1°05′E / 45.333°N 1.083°E / 45.333; 1.083
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