Arrondissement of Florac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arrondissement of Florac
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Location of Florac in Lozère
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| Country | France |
| Region | Occitanie |
| Department | Lozère |
| Communes | 44 |
| Subprefecture | Florac Trois Rivières |
| INSEE code | 481 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,687.5 km2 (651.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,313 |
| • Density | 7.8892/km2 (20.4329/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Florac is a special area in France. Think of it like a district or a region within a larger area. It's part of the Lozère département, which is like a county. This arrondissement is located in the Occitanie region, which is one of France's big administrative areas.
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A Look Back in Time
The Florac arrondissement has been around for a long time. It was created on February 17, 1800. This happened when the Lozère département was first set up. So, Florac has been a part of Lozère right from the start.
Where is Florac?
The Florac arrondissement is the smallest of the two arrondissements in the Lozère département. It's also the one furthest south.
Size and Population
This area covers about 1,687.5 square kilometers (about 651.5 square miles). In 2014, about 13,313 people lived here. This means there were about 7.9 people living in each square kilometer. This number is called the population density.
Neighboring Areas
The Florac arrondissement has several neighbors.
- To the north, it borders the Mende arrondissement.
- To the east and south, it touches the Gard département.
- To the west, it borders the Aveyron département.
How Florac is Organized
France is divided into different administrative areas. These help to manage local services and government.
Cantons: Local Groupings
Cantons are like smaller groups of towns. They used to be part of arrondissements. But now, after some changes, a canton can have towns that belong to different arrondissements.
In the Florac arrondissement, there are two main cantons. All the towns in these cantons are part of Florac. These are the Le Collet-de-Dèze and Florac cantons.
Communes: The Smallest Units
A commune is the smallest local government area in France. It's like a town or a village with its own local council.
The Florac arrondissement has 44 communes. The biggest town in this arrondissement is Florac Trois Rivières. It is also the subprefecture, which means it's an important administrative center. In 2014, Florac Trois Rivières had 2,107 people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Florac para niños
