Arrondissement of Cognac facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Cognac
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Location of Cognac in Charente
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Charente |
| Communes | 116 |
| Subrefecture | Cognac |
| INSEE code | 162 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,471.2 km2 (568.0 sq mi) |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 92,224 |
| • Density | 62.6862/km2 (162.357/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Cognac is a special kind of area in France. It's like a district or a county. It's located in the Charente department, which is part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The main town, or capital, of this area is Cognac.
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History of Cognac Arrondissement
When the Charente department was first created in 1800, the Cognac area was already a part of it. It has been an important part of the department for a long time.
Where is Cognac Arrondissement?
The Cognac area is the smallest "arrondissement" in its department. It covers about 1,471.2 km2 (568.0 sq mi). It has about 92,224 people living there. This means there are about 62.7 people for every square kilometer.
The Cognac area is in the western part of Charente. To the north, it borders the Confolens area. To the east, it borders the Angoulême area. To the south and west, it borders the Charente-Maritime department.
How Cognac Arrondissement is Organized
Cantons and Communes
In France, "cantons" are groups of towns and villages. These towns are called "communes." After some changes in France, cantons can now have communes that belong to different "arrondissements."
In the Cognac area, there are three cantons that are split between different arrondissements. These are Charente-Sud, Tude-et-Lavalette, and Val de Nouère. This means some towns in these cantons are in Cognac, and some are in other areas.
Main Towns in Cognac Arrondissement
The Cognac area has 116 communes in total. Here are some of the largest towns in the area, based on how many people live there:
| INSEE Code |
Commune | Population (2014) |
Canton | Intercommunality |
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| 16102 | Cognac | 18,717 | Cognac-1, Cognac-2 | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16028 | Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire | 4,730 | Charente-Sud | Les 4B Sud Charente |
| 16167 | Jarnac | 4,448 | Jarnac | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16089 | Châteaubernard | 3,612 | Cognac-2 | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16090 | Châteauneuf-sur-Charente | 3,474 | Charente-Champagne | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16097 | Cherves-Richemont | 2,453 | Cognac-1 | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16286 | Rouillac | 2,307 | Val de Nouère | Le Rouillacais |
| 16366 | Segonzac | 2,108 | Charente-Champagne | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16150 | Gensac-la-Pallue | 1,616 | Charente-Champagne | CA du Grand Cognac |
| 16058 | Boutiers-Saint-Trojan | 1,478 | Cognac-1 | CA du Grand Cognac |
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Cognac para niños
