Arrondissement of Châteaudun facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Châteaudun
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Location of Châteaudun in Eure-et-Loir
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| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Eure-et-Loir |
| Communes | 64 |
| Subprefecture | Châteaudun |
| INSEE code | 282 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,438.8 km2 (555.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 59,794 |
| • Density | 41.5582/km2 (107.635/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Châteaudun is like a special district in France. It's located in the Eure-et-Loir area, which is a "department" (think of it like a county or a state). This department is part of the Centre-Val de Loire "region" (a larger area). The main town, or capital, of this district is Châteaudun.
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History of Châteaudun Arrondissement
The Eure-et-Loir department was created in the year 1800. The Châteaudun district was one of the first parts of this new department.
Where is Châteaudun Arrondissement?
The Châteaudun district is the most southern part of the Eure-et-Loir department. It covers an area of about 1,438.8 square kilometers (555.5 square miles). In 2014, about 59,794 people lived there.
This district shares its borders with other areas. To the north, it's next to the Chartres district. To the east and southeast, it borders the Loiret department. The Loir-et-Cher department is to the south. Finally, to the west, it borders the Nogent-le-Rotrou district.
Main Towns and Villages
The Châteaudun district has 64 small towns and villages, which are called communes. Here are some of the biggest towns in the district, based on how many people lived there in 2014:
| Town Name | Population (2014) |
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| Châteaudun | 13,264 |
| Bonneval | 4,919 |
| Brou | 3,411 |
| Cloyes-sur-le-Loir | 2,833 |
| Saint-Denis-les-Ponts | 1,707 |
| Yèvres | 1,701 |
| Commune nouvelle d'Arrou | 1,598 |
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Châteaudun para niños
