Arrondissement of Foix facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Foix
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Location of Foix in Ariège
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| Country | France |
| Region | Occitanie |
| Department | Ariège |
| Communes | 135 |
| Prefecture | Foix |
| INSEE code | 091 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,077.8 km2 (802.2 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 51,473 |
| • Density | 24.7728/km2 (64.1614/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Foix is a special kind of administrative area in France. Think of it like a district or a region within a larger area. It is part of the Ariège département, which is similar to a county or province.
The main city and capital of this arrondissement is Foix. This city is also the prefecture of the Ariège department. A prefecture is the most important city in a department, where the main government offices are located.
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History of Foix Arrondissement
The Foix arrondissement has a long history. It was created on 17 February 1800. This was when the Ariège department itself was first formed. So, the arrondissement of Foix has been a part of Ariège since the very beginning.
Where is Foix Arrondissement?
The arrondissement of Foix is located in the south of France. It shares borders with several other areas. To the north, it has the Pamiers arrondissement. To the east, you'll find the Aude department.
To the southeast, it borders the Pyrénées-Orientales department. South of Foix, you can find the small country of Andorra. To the southwest, it borders Spain. Finally, to the west, it is next to the Saint-Girons arrondissement.
This arrondissement is the largest in the Ariège department. It covers an area of about 2,078 square kilometers (about 802 square miles). Even though it's the biggest in size, it's the second largest in terms of people living there.
About 51,473 people lived in the Foix arrondissement in 2014. This means there were about 24.8 people living in each square kilometer.
Cities and Towns in Foix Arrondissement
The arrondissement of Foix is made up of 135 different towns and villages. These smaller areas are called communes in France. Each commune has its own unique character and history.
Some of the largest communes in the Foix arrondissement are:
- Foix: This is the capital city and the largest town. About 9,721 people lived here in 2014.
- Lavelanet: This town had about 6,245 people living there in 2014.
- Tarascon-sur-Ariège: This town had about 3,322 people living there in 2014.
These communes are important centers for the people living in the arrondissement.
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Location of Foix in Ariège
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Foix para niños
