Canton of Besançon-Planoise
Besançon-Planoise | |
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Former canton | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Doubs |
| No. of communes | 1 (partly) |
| Disbanded | 2015 |
| Seat | Besançon |
Area | 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 20,407 |
| • Density | 7,037/km2 (18,230/sq mi) |
The Canton of Besançon-Planoise is a former administrative division in the departement of Doubs and in Franche-Comté region. It had 20,407 inhabitants (2012). It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. It consisted of three areas of Besançon: Planoise, Tilleroyes and Châteaufarine.
In 2008, Barbara Romagnan (PS) became representative of the canton with 70% of the votes, front of Martine Bultot (Far left) who obtained just 30% of the votes.