Arrondissement of Valence facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Valence
Arrondissement of France
Location of the arrondissement Valence in Drôme
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Drôme
Communes	105
Prefecture	Valence
INSEE code	263
Area
• Total	1,884.4 km2 (727.6 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	314,233
• Density	166.755/km2 (431.893/sq mi)

The arrondissement of Valence is like a special administrative area in France. Think of it as a big district within a larger region. It's part of the Drôme department, which is similar to a county, and it's located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The main city and capital of this arrondissement is Valence.

A Look Back in Time

The Drôme department was created a long time ago, on 17 February 1800. The arrondissement of Valence was one of the original parts of this new department.

Where is Valence?

The arrondissement of Valence is located in the northern part of the Drôme department. It is the smallest area-wise within the department. However, it has the most people living in it.

In 2014, about 314,233 people lived here. This means it has a population density of around 167 people per square kilometer.

The arrondissement of Valence shares its borders with other areas. To the north and east, it touches the Isère department. To the south, it borders the arrondissement of Die. On its western side, you'll find the Ardèche department.

How is it Organized?

French arrondissements are divided into smaller areas called cantons and communes.

Cantons

Cantons are like smaller voting districts. They help organize elections and local services. After some changes in France, cantons can now include towns from different arrondissements.

There are 12 cantons that are part of the arrondissement of Valence. Some of these cantons might also include parts of other arrondissements.

• Bourg-de-Péage
• Crest (partly)
• Drôme des collines
• Loriol-sur-Drôme (partly)
• Romans-sur-Isère
• Saint-Vallier
• Tain-l'Hermitage
• Valence-1
• Valence-2
• Valence-3
• Valence-4
• Vercors-Monts du Matin (partly)

Communes

Communes are the smallest administrative divisions in France. They are like towns or villages. The arrondissement of Valence has 105 communes in total.

Here are some of the communes with the largest populations in the arrondissement:

Related pages

• Arrondissements of the Drôme department
• Communes of the Drôme department

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Valence para niños