Arrondissement of Briey facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Briey
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Briey in Meurthe-et-Moselle
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Meurthe-et-Moselle |
| Communes | 130 |
| Subprefecture | Briey |
| INSEE code | 541 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,142.7 km2 (441.2 sq mi) |
| Population
(2013)
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| • Total | 164,589 |
| • Density | 144.035/km2 (373.049/sq mi) |
The Arrondissement of Briey is a special kind of area in France. It's like a district within the Meurthe-et-Moselle department, which is part of the Grand Est region. The main town, or capital, of this arrondissement is Briey.
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History
How Briey Became a Part of Meurthe-et-Moselle
The Meurthe-et-Moselle department was created in 1871. When this new department was formed, the Arrondissement of Briey was already a part of it. It has been an important area ever since.
Geography
Where is Briey Located?
The Arrondissement of Briey is the most northern district in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. It's located in a part of the region that sticks out, often called a "panhandle."
Borders and Neighbors
Briey shares its borders with several other places. To the northwest, it touches Belgium. To the northeast, it borders Luxembourg. The Moselle department is to its east. To the southeast, it's next to the Arrondissement of Nancy. The Arrondissement of Toul is to the southwest. Finally, the Meuse department is to its west.
Size and Population
The Arrondissement of Briey covers an area of about 1,142.7 square kilometers (441.2 square miles). It is the smallest arrondissement in terms of land size. However, it is the second largest when you look at how many people live there. In 2013, about 164,589 people called Briey home.
Composition
What are Cantons?
Cantons are like smaller administrative areas in France. After a big change in how cantons are organized, they are no longer just parts of one arrondissement. This means a canton can include towns that belong to different arrondissements.
Cantons in Briey
The Arrondissement of Briey has 6 cantons. These are:
- Jarny
- Longwy
- Mont-Saint-Martin
- Pays de Briey
- Pont-à-Mousson (only part of it)
- Villerupt
Communes in Briey
The Arrondissement of Briey is made up of 130 smaller towns or villages called communes. Each commune has its own special code, called an INSEE code. Some examples of these communes include Briey, Jarny, and Longwy.
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Briey para niños
