Arrondissement of Châteauroux facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Châteauroux
Arrondissement of France
Location of Châteauroux in Indre
Country	France
Region	Centre-Val de Loire
Department	Indre
Communes	86
Prefecture	Châteauroux
INSEE code	362
Area
• Total	2,524.3 km2 (974.6 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	126,428
• Density	50.0844/km2 (129.7179/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Châteauroux is like a special district in France. It's part of the Indre area, which is a bit like a county. This district is located in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. Its main city, or capital, is Châteauroux.

History of Châteauroux District

When the Indre department was first created in 1800, the Châteauroux district was one of its original parts. It has been an important area ever since.

Geography of Châteauroux District

The Châteauroux district is located right in the middle of the Indre department. It is the largest district there, both in size and population. It covers about 2,524.3 km² (974.6 sq mi). In 2014, about 126,428 people lived here.

The lowest point in the district is about 71 m (233 ft) high. This spot is in the town called La Vernelle. The highest point is about 276 m (906 ft) high, found in the town of Chavin.

The Châteauroux district shares borders with several other areas. To the north, it borders the Indre-et-Loire department. To the east, it's next to the Issoudun district. To the southeast and south, it borders the La Châtre district. On the west side, it's next to the Le Blanc district.

Towns and Villages in Châteauroux

The Châteauroux district is made up of 86 different towns and villages, which are called communes in France. These communes are the smallest local government areas.

Here are some of the communes with the most people living in them:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Indre department
• List of arrondissements of France

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Châteauroux para niños