Arrondissement of Barcelonnette facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Barcelonnette
Arrondissement of France
Barcelonnette in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Communes	14
Subprefecture	Barcelonnette
INSEE code	041
Area
• Total	1,027.7 km2 (396.8 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	8,004
• Density	7.7883/km2 (20.1715/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Barcelonnette is like a special district in France. It's part of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, which is in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Think of it as a smaller area within a larger region. The main town, or capital, of this district is Barcelonnette.

A Look Back in Time

The Barcelonnette district has been around for a long time! It was created in 1800, right when the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department was first formed. So, it's one of the original parts of this department.

Where is Barcelonnette?

The Barcelonnette district is located in the northeastern part of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department. It shares borders with several places:

• To the northeast, it touches Italy.
• To the southeast, it's next to the Alpes-Maritimes department.
• To the south, it borders the Castellane and Digne-les-Baines districts.
• To the west and north, it's next to the Hautes-Alpes department.

This district is the smallest in its department. It covers about 1,027.7 square kilometers (396.8 square miles). It also has the smallest population, with about 8,004 people living there.

How is it Organized?

French districts like Barcelonnette are divided into smaller areas.

What are Cantons?

A canton is a group of towns or communes. It's used for elections. Since 2015, cantons don't always fit perfectly inside one district. However, the Barcelonnette district is special because its only canton, the canton of Barcelonnette, has all its towns within this district.

What are Communes?

Communes are like towns or local communities. The Barcelonnette district has 14 communes. Here are their names:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department
• List of arrondissements of France

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Barcelonnette para niños