Arrondissement of Bergerac facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Bergerac
Arrondissement of France
Location of Bergerac in Dordogne (2017)
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Dordogne
Communes	133
Subrefecture	Bergerac
INSEE code	241
Area
• Total	2,182 km2 (842 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	111,875
• Density	51.272/km2 (132.793/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Bergerac is a special area in France. Think of it like a district or a large county. It's part of the Dordogne department, which is like a bigger region, and it's located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The main town, or capital, of this area is Bergerac.

History of Bergerac Arrondissement

The Bergerac area has a long history. It became an official part of the Dordogne department way back on February 17, 1800. This was when the Dordogne department was first created.

Geography of Bergerac Arrondissement

The Bergerac arrondissement is located in the southwestern part of the Dordogne department. It covers a large area of about 2,182 square kilometers (842 square miles). In 2014, about 111,875 people lived here. This means there were about 51 people living in each square kilometer.

This area is surrounded by other parts of France. To the north, it borders the Périgueux arrondissement. To the east, it's next to the Sarlat-la-Canéda arrondissement. The Lot-et-Garonne department is to the south, and the Gironde department is to the west.

The famous Dordogne River flows right through this arrondissement. It moves from the east side to the west side.

Towns and Villages in Bergerac Arrondissement

The Bergerac arrondissement is made up of many different towns and villages. These are called communes in France. There are 133 communes in total in this area.

Some of the larger towns in the Bergerac arrondissement include:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Dordogne department
• Communes of the Dordogne department

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Bergerac para niños