The Canton of Roubaix-Est is a former French canton, located in the Nord department in the former region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais (now part of Hauts-de-France).
Canton of Roubaix-Est | |
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Former canton | |
Country | France |
Region | Hauts-de-France |
Department | Nord |
No. of communes | 2 |
Disbanded | 2015 |
Seat | Roubaix |
Population (2012) | 31,644 |
The canton of Roubaix-Est consisted of two communes of Roubaix and Wattrelos. It had 31,644 inhabitants (municipal population) as of January 1, 2012.
The canton of Roubaix-Est was created in 1867, by dividing the former canton of Roubaix.
Mehdi Massrour (PS) was the last general councilor elected from canton, since 2011.[1]
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