Arrondissement of Dreux facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Dreux
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Location of Dreux in Eure-et-Loir
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| Country | France |
| Region | Centre-Val de Loire |
| Department | Eure-et-Loir |
| Communes | 108 |
| Subprefecture | Dreux |
| INSEE code | 283 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,500.5 km2 (579.3 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129,431 |
| • Density | 86.259/km2 (223.409/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Dreux is like a special administrative area in France. It's part of the Eure-et-Loir department, which is in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The main town, or capital, of this area is Dreux. Think of it as a district that helps manage local government and services.
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History of Dreux Arrondissement
The Dreux area became an official "arrondissement" way back in 1800. This was when the Eure-et-Loir department was first created. So, it's been an important part of the region for a long time!
Geography of Dreux Arrondissement
The Dreux arrondissement is the most southern part of the Eure-et-Loir department. It covers a large area of about 1,500 square kilometers (about 579 square miles). In 2014, about 129,431 people lived here.
Borders of the Arrondissement
This area shares its borders with several other places:
- To the north, it touches the Eure department.
- To the east, it borders the Yvelines department.
- To the south, you'll find the Chartres arrondissement.
- To the southwest, it's next to the Nogent-le-Rotrou arrondissement.
- To the west, it borders the Orne department.
How Dreux Arrondissement is Organized
The arrondissement of Dreux is made up of smaller parts. These parts help manage local life.
Cantons in Dreux
In France, a canton is a group of several towns or villages. After some changes, cantons can now include towns from different arrondissements.
The main cantons found in the Dreux arrondissement are:
- Anet
- Dreux-1
- Dreux-2
- Épernon (only a part of this canton is in Dreux)
- Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets
Communes in Dreux Arrondissement
A commune is the smallest administrative area in France, like a town or a village. The Dreux arrondissement has 108 communes.
Here are some of the communes with the most people living in them:
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Commune | Population (2014) |
Canton | Intercommunality |
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| 28134 | Dreux | 31,191 | Dreux-1 and Dreux-2 | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28404 | Vernouillet | 12,415 | Dreux-1 | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28279 | Nogent-le-Roi | 4,116 | Épernon | Les Portes Euréliennes d'Ile de France |
| 28348 | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | 4,082 | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28359 | Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre | 3,908 | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28373 | Senonches | 3,106 | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | Les Forêts du Perche |
| 28007 | Anet | 2,676 | Anet | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28089 | Châteauneuf-en-Thymerais | 2,664 | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28001 | Abondant | 2,282 | Anet | CA du Pays de Dreux |
| 28393 | Tremblay-les-Villages | 2,281 | Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets | CA du Pays de Dreux |
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Dreux para niños
