Arrondissement of Nîmes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Nîmes
Arrondissement of France
Nîmes in Gard
Country	France
Region	Occitanie
Department	Gard
Communes	177
Subprefecture	Nîmes
INSEE code	302
Area
• Total	3,132.8 km2 (1,209.6 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	547,598
• Density	174.7951/km2 (452.717/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Nîmes is like a large administrative district in France. It's part of the Gard department, which is in the Occitanie region. The main city and capital of this district is Nîmes.

History of Nîmes District

The Nîmes district has been around for a long time. It was created in 1800. This was when the Gard department, which it belongs to, was first set up.

Where is Nîmes District?

The Nîmes district is located in the eastern part of the Gard department. It shares borders with several other areas. To the north, it's next to the Ardèche department. The Vaucluse department is to its northeast. To the east, you'll find the Bouches-du-Rhône department.

To the south, the district meets the Mediterranean Sea. The Hérault department is to the southwest. On its western side, it borders two other districts: Le Vigan and Alès.

The Nîmes district is the biggest district in the Gard department. It covers a large area of about 3,132.8 square kilometers. It also has the most people, with over 547,000 inhabitants.

How Nîmes District is Organized

The Nîmes district is made up of smaller areas called communes. These are like local towns or villages.

Main Towns in Nîmes District

The Nîmes district has 177 communes in total. Here are some of the largest towns and cities in the district, based on how many people live there:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Gard department
• List of arrondissements of France

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Nîmes para niños