Avesnes-sur-Helpe | |
|---|---|
Location within the region Hauts-de-France | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Nord |
| No. of communes | 150 |
| Subprefecture | Avesnes-sur-Helpe |
Area | 1,407.5 km2 (543.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 224,325 |
| • Density | 159.38/km2 (412.79/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 591 |
Thearrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe is anarrondissement of France in theNorddepartment in theHauts-de-Franceregion. It has 150communes.[2] Its population is 225,391 (2021), and its area is 1,407.5 km2 (543.4 sq mi).[3]
The communes of the arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, and theirINSEE codes, are:[2]
The arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe was created in 1800.[4]
As a result of the reorganisation of thecantons of France which came into effect in 2015, the borders of the cantons are no longer related to the borders of the arrondissements. The cantons of the arrondissement of Avesnes-sur-Helpe were, as of January 2015:[5]