Canton of Harnes
| Canton of Harnes | |
|---|---|
| French canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department |
 Pas-de-Calais
|
| Seat | Harnes |
| Communes | 6 |
| Area¹ | |
| • Total | 31.72 km2 (12.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 43,287 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Cantonal code | 62 26 |
| ¹ French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries, and lakes, ponds, and glaciers larger than 1 km2. | |
The canton of Harnes is a canton situated in the department of the Pas-de-Calais and in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
The canton is organised around Harnes in the arrondissement of Lens. The altitude varies from 20m (Estevelles) to 46m (Harnes) for an average altitude of 29m.
At the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the canton was expanded from 3 to 6 communes:
Coordinates: 50°27′52″N 2°54′00″E / 50.46444°N 2.90000°E
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