Canton of Villefranche-sur-Saône
| Villefranche-sur-Saône | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Rhône |
| Arrondissement | Villefranche-sur-Saône |
| Seat | Villefranche-sur-Saône |
| Communes | 1 |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 9.48 km2 (3.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 36,241 |
| • Density | 3,800/km2 (9,900/sq mi) |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2. | |
The Canton of Villefranche-sur-Saône is a French administrative division, located in the Rhône department.
The canton was established in 1790 and modified by decree of 28 February 2000 which came into force in March 2001.[1]
Composition
The canton of Villefranche-sur-Saône is composed of 1 commune:
| Commune | Population (2012) |
|---|---|
| Villefranche-sur-Saône | 36,241 |
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Coordinates: 45°59′00″N 4°43′00″E / 45.9833°N 4.7167°E
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