| Poncin | |
|---|---|
| Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| No. of communes | 9 |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Poncin |
| Area | 107.43 km (41.48 sq mi) |
| Population | 7,227 |
| • Density | 67/km (170/sq mi) |
The canton of Poncin is a former administrative division in eastern France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 9 communes, which joined the canton of Pont-d'Ain in 2015. It had 7,227 inhabitants (2012).
The canton comprised 9 communes:
- Boyeux-Saint-Jérôme
- Cerdon
- Challes-la-Montagne
- Jujurieux
- Labalme
- Mérignat
- Poncin
- Saint-Alban
- Saint-Jean-le-Vieux
Demographics
| Year | 1962 | 1968 | 1975 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5 017 | 5 299 | 4 914 | 5 070 | 5 538 | 6 041 |
| From the year 1962 on: No double counting—residents of multiple communes (e.g. students and military personnel) are counted only once. | ||||||
See also
Notes
- ^ Populations légales 2012: 01 Ain, INSEE
- Décret n° 2014-147 du 13 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département de l'Ain
Cantons of the Ain department  | |
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