Arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda
Arrondissement of France
Location of Sarlat-la-Canéda in Dordogne (2017)
Country	France
Region	Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Department	Dordogne
Communes	141
Subrefecture	Sarlat-la-Canéda
INSEE code	244
Area
• Total	1,920.6 km2 (741.5 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	74,666
• Density	38.8764/km2 (100.689/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda is a special kind of area in France. Think of it like a district or a county. It's located in the Dordogne area, which is a département (like a state or province). This département is part of the larger Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France. The main city, or capital, of this arrondissement is Sarlat-la-Canéda.

What is the History of Sarlat-la-Canéda?

When the Dordogne département was first created on 17 February 1800, the area we now call Sarlat-la-Canéda was part of it. Back then, it was simply known as the Arrondissement of Sarlat.

Later, on 1 March 1965, two towns named Sarlat and La Canéda joined together. Because of this, the name of the arrondissement was changed to Sarlat-la-Canéda.

Where is Sarlat-la-Canéda Located?

The arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda is found in the southwest part of the Dordogne département. It covers an area of about 1,920.6 square kilometers (741.5 square miles).

In 2014, about 74,666 people lived here. This means there were about 38.9 people living in each square kilometer.

What Areas Border Sarlat-la-Canéda?

This arrondissement shares its borders with several other areas. To the northeast, it touches the Corrèze département. To the southeast, you'll find the Lot département. The Lot-et-Garonne département is to the south.

To the west, it borders the Bergerac arrondissement. Finally, to the northwest, it is next to the Périgueux arrondissement.

Which Rivers Flow Through Sarlat-la-Canéda?

Two important rivers flow through the Sarlat-la-Canéda arrondissement. These are the Dordogne River and its smaller river, the Vézère River.

How is Sarlat-la-Canéda Organized?

The Sarlat-la-Canéda arrondissement is made up of smaller areas called communes. Think of communes as towns or villages.

What are Cantons?

Cantons are like electoral districts in France. After some changes, cantons can sometimes include communes that belong to different arrondissements.

For example, in the Sarlat-la-Canéda arrondissement, there are two cantons that have communes in other arrondissements too. These are the Haut-Périgord Noir and Périgord Central cantons.

Here's a look at how some cantons are divided:

Which are the Main Communes?

The arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda has 141 communes in total. Here are some of the communes with the most people living in them:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Dordogne department
• Communes of the Dordogne department

See also

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