Arrondissement of Carcassonne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Carcassonne
Arrondissement of France
Location of Carcassonne in Aude
Country	France
Region	Occitanie
Department	Aude
Communes	207
Prefecture	Carcassonne
INSEE code	111
Area
• Total	2,668.1 km2 (1,030.2 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	161,442
• Density	60.5082/km2 (156.716/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Carcassonne is like a special administrative area in France. It's part of the Aude department, which is a bit like a county. Its main city, and the most important one in the department, is Carcassonne. This area is located in the Occitanie region of France.

A Look Back: History of Carcassonne Arrondissement

The Carcassonne arrondissement was created a long time ago, on February 17, 1800. It was formed when the Aude department was first established. This means it has been an important part of the region for over 200 years!

Exploring the Geography of Carcassonne Arrondissement

The Carcassonne arrondissement is the largest area within the Aude department. It covers about 2,668 square kilometers (1,030 square miles). It also has the most people living in it, with 161,442 residents as of 2014. This means there are about 60 people living in each square kilometer.

Where is Carcassonne Arrondissement Located?

This area is in the northwestern part of the Aude department. It shares borders with several other departments in the Occitanie region. To the north, it's next to the Tarn department. To the northeast, you'll find the Hérault department. The Narbonne arrondissement is to its east.

To the south, it borders the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The Limoux arrondissement is to the southwest. The Ariège department is to the west. Finally, to the northwest, it touches the Haute-Garonne department.

Understanding the Composition of Carcassonne Arrondissement

The Carcassonne arrondissement is made up of smaller parts. These parts include "cantons" and "communes."

What are Cantons?

Cantons are like electoral districts in France. They were reorganized, so now a canton can include towns (called communes) that belong to different arrondissements. In the Carcassonne arrondissement, some cantons are fully within its borders. Others have communes that are also part of the Limoux or Narbonne arrondissements.

Here's a quick look at how communes are spread across some cantons:

Important Communes in Carcassonne Arrondissement

The Carcassonne arrondissement has 207 communes, which are like small towns or villages. Here are the communes with the largest populations:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Aude department
• Communes of the Aude department
• List of arrondissements of France

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Carcasona para niños