Arrondissement of Langon facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Langon
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Location of Langon in Gironde
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| Country | France |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| Department | Gironde |
| Communes | 197 |
| Subprefecture | Langon |
| INSEE code | 333 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,644.3 km2 (1,021.0 sq mi) |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 130,911 |
| • Density | 49.5069/km2 (128.2222/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Langon is like a large administrative district in France. It is part of the Gironde area, which is called a département. This département is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The main town, or capital, of this district is Langon.
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History of Langon's District
How the Name Changed
When the Gironde département was first created on 17 February 1800, the district we now call Langon was part of it. Back then, it was known as the Arrondissement of Bazas.
Later, in 1926, the main administrative office for the district moved. It moved from the town of Bazas to the town of Langon. Because of this move, the name of the district was changed to the Arrondissement of Langon.
Geography of the Langon District
Where is Langon?
The Langon district is located in the southeastern part of the Gironde area. It covers a large space of about 2,644.3 square kilometers. To help you imagine, this is roughly the size of a small country like Luxembourg.
People and Neighbors
About 130,911 people live in the Langon district. This means there are about 50 people living in each square kilometer.
The district shares its borders with several other areas:
- To the north, it borders the Libourne district.
- To the east, it touches the Lot-et-Garonne département.
- To the south, it is next to the Landes département.
- To the west, it borders the Arcachon and Bordeaux districts.
How the Langon District is Organized
Smaller Areas Called Cantons
In France, districts like Langon are divided into smaller areas called cantons. These cantons are not always fully inside one district. Sometimes, a canton can have towns that belong to different districts.
In the Langon district, there are four main cantons. Only one of them, the Le Sud-Gironde canton, has all its towns completely within the Langon district.
Towns and Villages (Communes)
The Langon district is made up of 197 smaller towns and villages, which are called communes in France. These communes are the smallest administrative divisions.
Here are some of the communes in the Langon district that have the most people living in them:
| Town Name | Population (2014) |
Main Canton |
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| Langon | 7,396 | Le Sud-Gironde |
| Bazas | 4,734 | Le Sud-Gironde |
| La Réole | 4,091 | Le Réolais et Les Bastides |
| Podensac | 3,115 | Les Landes des Graves |
| Cadillac | 2,743 | L'Entre-deux-Mers |
| Portets | 2,615 | Les Landes des Graves |
| Toulenne | 2,541 | Le Sud-Gironde |
| Langoiran | 2,259 | L'Entre-deux-Mers |
| Landiras | 2,245 | Les Landes des Graves |
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Langon para niños
