Arrondissement of Draguignan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Draguignan
Arrondissement of France
Draguignan in Var
Country	France
Region	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Department	Var
Communes	54
Subprefecture	Draguignan
INSEE code	831
Area
• Total	2,416.5 km2 (933.0 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	321,569
• Density	133.0722/km2 (344.655/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Draguignan is a special kind of area in France. It's like a district or region within a larger department. This arrondissement is located in the Var department, which is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The main city, or capital, of this area is Draguignan.

History of Draguignan Arrondissement

The Draguignan arrondissement was created in 1800. It became part of the Var department right from the start.

Where is Draguignan Arrondissement?

The Draguignan arrondissement is the most eastern part of the Var department. It shares borders with other areas:

• To the north, it borders the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.
• To the east, it borders the Alpes-Maritimes department.
• To the south, it borders the Toulon arrondissement.
• To the west, it borders the Brignoles arrondissement.

This arrondissement is the largest in the Var department by land size. It covers about 2,416.5 square kilometers (about 933 square miles). Even though it's big, it's the second largest in terms of how many people live there, with 321,569 residents.

How is Draguignan Arrondissement Organized?

Cantons in the Arrondissement

In France, cantons are like smaller administrative areas. After some changes, cantons don't always fit perfectly inside one arrondissement. This means a canton might have towns that belong to different arrondissements.

The Draguignan arrondissement has 9 cantons. Three of these cantons have some towns that are not fully within this arrondissement. Here are the cantons:

Towns and Villages (Communes)

The Draguignan arrondissement includes 54 different towns and villages, which are called communes in France. Each commune has a special INSEE code.

Here are some of the largest communes in the arrondissement, based on their population in 2014:

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Draguignan para niños