Canton of Belley
| Canton de Belley | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Seat | Belley |
| Communes | 35 |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 333.97 km2 (128.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 23,936 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Cantonal code | 01 04 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2. | |
The canton of Belley is one of the cantons of France and is located in the department of Ain and in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
This canton is organized around Belley in the Arrondissement of Belley. Its altitude is between 203 meters in (Brégnier-Cordon) and 1,020 meters in (Conzieu) with an average of 286 m.
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 24 to 37 communes (4 of which merged into the new communes Arboys-en-Bugey and Parves-et-Nattages):
Coordinates: 45°45′33″N 5°41′21″E / 45.75917°N 5.68917°E
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