Canton of Tonnay-Boutonne
| Canton of Tonnay-Boutonne | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Poitou-Charentes |
| Department | Charente-Maritime |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Jean-d'Angély |
| Seat | Tonnay-Boutonne |
| Communes | 11 |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 121.7 km2 (47.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 3,237 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
| Cantonal code | 1738 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2. | |
The Canton of Tonnay-Boutonne is a former canton of the Charente-Maritime department in France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of 11 communes, which joined the canton of Saint-Jean-d'Angély in 2015.[1] The lowest point is the river Boutonne near Puy-du-Lac (1 m), the highest point is at Nachamps at 66 m. The seat of the canton is Tonnay-Boutonne. The canton has 3,237 inhabitants (2008).
Communes of Tonnay-Boutonne
The canton of Tonnay-Boutonne contained 11 communes:
| Commune | Population | INSEE code | Postal code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annezay | 175 | 17380 | 17012 |
| Chantemerle-sur-la-Soie | 108 | 17380 | 17087 |
| Chervettes | 124 | 17380 | 17103 |
| Nachamps | 211 | 17380 | 17254 |
| Puy-du-Lac | 280 | 17380 | 17292 |
| Puyrolland | 193 | 17380 | 17294 |
| Saint-Crépin | 217 | 17380 | 17321 |
| Saint-Laurent-de-la-Barrière | 73 | 17380 | 17352 |
| Saint-Loup | 273 | 17380 | 17356 |
| Tonnay-Boutonne | 1,126 | 17380 | 17448 |
| Torxé | 233 | 17380 | 17450 |
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 2,786 |
| 1968 | 3,120 |
| 1975 | 2,948 |
| 1982 | 2,824 |
| 1990 | 2,862 |
| 1999 | 3,013 |
| 2008 | 3,237 |
See also
References
External links
- Statistical data of the canton of Tonnay-Boutonne on the INSEE site
- Composition of the canton of Tonnay-Boutonne on the INSEE site
Coordinates: 45°58′N 0°42′W / 45.967°N 0.700°W
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