Arrondissement of Lodève facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Lodève
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Location of Lodève in Hérault
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| Country | France |
| Region | Occitanie |
| Department | Hérault |
| Communes | 98 |
| Subprefecture | Lodève |
| INSEE code | 342 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,819.6 km2 (702.6 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 94,714 |
| • Density | 52.0521/km2 (134.814/sq mi) |
The Arrondissement of Lodève is a special area in France, a bit like a county or district. It's part of the Hérault department, which is like a larger region in France. The main town, or capital, of this arrondissement is Lodève.
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History of Lodève Arrondissement
The Arrondissement of Lodève has an interesting history! It was first created on February 17, 1800. This happened when the Hérault department was formed. For a while, it was removed in 1926. But then it was brought back in 1942.
Geography of Lodève Arrondissement
The Arrondissement of Lodève is located in the northern part of its department. It covers a large area of about 1,819.6 square kilometers (702.5 square miles). In 2014, about 94,714 people lived here. This means it has a population density of about 52 people per square kilometer.
The Arrondissement of Lodève shares its borders with other areas. To the north, it's next to the Gard department. To the east, it borders the Arrondissement of Montpellier. To the south, it's next to the Arrondissement of Béziers. And to the west, it borders the Aveyron department.
Towns and Villages in Lodève
The Arrondissement of Lodève is made up of 98 different towns and villages, which are called communes in France. These communes are grouped into larger areas called cantons.
Cantons in Lodève Arrondissement
Cantons are like smaller administrative areas. After some changes in France, cantons can sometimes include towns from different arrondissements. However, in the Arrondissement of Lodève, there is one special canton called Canton of Gignac. All the towns in the Gignac canton are part of the Lodève Arrondissement.
Here are some of the most populated towns in the Arrondissement of Lodève:
| Town Code | Town Name | Population (2014) |
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| 34079 | Clermont-l'Hérault | 8,481 | Clermont-l'Hérault |
| 34142 | Lodève | 7,381 | Lodève |
| 34114 | Gignac | 5,905 | Gignac |
| 34239 | Saint-André-de-Sangonis | 5,648 | Gignac |
| 34111 | Ganges | 3,916 | Lodève |
| 34194 | Paulhan | 3,820 | Clermont-l'Hérault |
| 34051 | Canet | 3,493 | Clermont-l'Hérault |
| 34010 | Aniane | 2,950 | Gignac |
| 34163 | Montarnaud | 2,856 | Gignac |
| 34274 | Saint-Martin-de-Londres | 2,650 | Lodève |
| 34281 | Saint-Pargoire | 2,218 | Gignac |
See Also
In Spanish: Distrito de Lodève para niños
