Arrondissement of Sarreguemines facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Sarreguemines
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Sarreguemines in Moselle
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Moselle |
| Communes | 83 |
| Subprefecture | Sarreguemines |
| INSEE code | 576 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 935.9 km2 (361.4 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99,772 |
| • Density | 106.605/km2 (276.107/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Sarreguemines is a special kind of administrative area in France. Think of it like a district or a county. It's located in the Moselle department, which is part of the Grand Est region. The main city and capital of this arrondissement is Sarreguemines.
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A Glimpse into Sarreguemines' History
The Sarreguemines arrondissement has been around for a long time. It was first created in 1800. This happened when the Moselle department itself was formed. So, it's one of the original parts of the department.
Where is Sarreguemines Located?
The Sarreguemines arrondissement is found in the northeastern part of the Moselle department. It shares its northern border with Germany. To its east and south, it touches the Bas-Rhin department. On its southwest side, you'll find the Sarrebourg-Château-Salins arrondissement. To the west, it borders the Forbach-Boulay-Moselle arrondissement.
This area covers about 935.9 square kilometers (about 361.3 square miles). It's the smallest of the five arrondissements in the Moselle department. Around 99,772 people live here. This means there are about 106.6 people living in each square kilometer.
How is Sarreguemines Organized?
The Sarreguemines arrondissement is made up of smaller areas. These areas help manage local services and communities.
Cantons: Local Divisions
Cantons are like smaller voting districts in France. After some changes, cantons can now include towns that belong to different arrondissements.
In the Sarreguemines arrondissement, there are three main cantons:
- Bitche
- Part of the Sarralbe canton
- Sarreguemines
Communes: Towns and Villages
Communes are the smallest administrative divisions in France. They are like towns or villages. The Sarreguemines arrondissement has 83 communes in total.
Here are some of the communes with the largest populations:
| Town Name | Population (2014) |
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| Sarreguemines | 21,457 |
| Bitche | 5,183 |
| Sarralbe | 4,573 |
| Grosbliederstroff | 3,332 |
| Woustviller | 3,227 |
| Puttelange-aux-Lacs | 3,080 |
| Hambach | 2,786 |
| Rohrbach-lès-Bitche | 2,152 |
| Rouhling | 2,055 |
| Montbronn | 1,648 |
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See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Sarreguemines para niños
