The following is a list of the 21 cantons of the Guadeloupe department , in France, following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March of 2015: [1]
The following is a list of the 21 cantons of the Guadeloupe department , in France, following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March of 2015: [1]
The arrondissement of Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy was part of the department of Guadeloupe until 22 February 2007, when the communes of Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy were detached from Guadeloupe. It was made up of three cantons:
This arrondissement and these cantons ceased to exist on 22 February 2007.
Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes—as well as many uninhabited islands and outcroppings. It is south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat and north of Dominica. The capital city is Basse-Terre, on the southern west coast of Basse-Terre Island; the most populous city is Les Abymes and the main centre of business is neighbouring Pointe-à-Pitre, both on Grande-Terre Island. It had a population of 395,726 in 2024.
Baie-Mahault is a commune in the overseas department and region of Guadeloupe, France. It is the second most populated commune of Guadeloupe, after Les Abymes. The extensive industrial zone of Jarry in Baie-Mahault is by far the most industrialized commune in the islands and the largest industrial park in the Lesser Antilles. It is part of the urban area of Pointe-à-Pitre, the largest metropolitan area in Guadeloupe, located in the northwest.
Pointe-à-Pitre is the second most populous commune of Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is an overseas region and department of France located in the Lesser Antilles, of which it is a sous-préfecture, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre.
The administrative divisions of France are concerned with the institutional and territorial organization of French territory. These territories are located in many parts of the world. There are many administrative divisions, which may have political, electoral (districts), or administrative objectives. All the inhabited territories are represented in the National Assembly, Senate and Economic and Social Council and their citizens have French citizenship and elect the President of France.
The 2 arrondissements of the Guadeloupe department are:
The arrondissement of Basse-Terre is an arrondissement of France in the Guadeloupe department in the Guadeloupe region. It has 18 communes. Its population is 189,210 (2016), and its area is 854.3 km2 (329.8 sq mi).
The arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre is an arrondissement of France in the Guadeloupe department in the Guadeloupe region. It has 14 communes. Its population is 204,900 (2016), and its area is 774.1 km2 (298.9 sq mi).
The arrondissement of Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthélemy is a former arrondissement of France, formerly located in the Guadeloupe département, in the Guadeloupe région. It had 3 cantons and 2 communes. It ceased to exist on 22 February 2007 when the communes of Saint-Martin and Saint Barthelemy were officially detached from Guadeloupe.
Les Abymes is the most populous commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is located on the west side of the island of Grande-Terre, and is part of the largest metropolitan area of Guadeloupe, which also covers Pointe-à-Pitre.
The Guadeloupe Division of Honour(French: Guadeloupe Division d'Honneur) is the top football league in Guadeloupe. It was created in 1952 and is headed by the Guadeloupean League of Football. 14 teams participate in this league. The last 3 placed teams are relegated to the Honorary Promotion Championship.
The Canton of Baie-Mahault is a former canton in the Arrondissement of Basse-Terre on the island of Guadeloupe. It had 29,976 inhabitants (2012). It was disbanded following the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. The canton comprised the commune of Baie-Mahault.
Canton of Les Abymes-1 is a canton in the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre on the island of Guadeloupe.
Canton of Les Abymes-2 is a canton in the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre on the island of Guadeloupe.
Canton of Les Abymes-3 is a canton in the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre on the island of Guadeloupe.
Articles related to the French overseas department of Guadeloupe include:
Saint Barthélemy, officially the Collectivité territoriale de Saint-Barthélemy, also known as St. Barts (English) or St. Barth (French), is an overseas collectivity of France in the Caribbean. The island lies about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of the island of Saint Martin; it is northeast of the Dutch islands of Saba and Sint Eustatius, as well as north of the independent country of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Overseas France consists of 13 French territories outside Europe, mostly the remains of the French colonial empire that remained a part of the French state under various statuses after decolonization. Most, but not all, are part of the European Union.
The canton of Baie-Mahault-1 is an administrative division of Guadeloupe, an overseas department and region of France. It was created at the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Baie-Mahault.
The canton of Baie-Mahault-2 is an administrative division of Guadeloupe, an overseas department and region of France. It was created at the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Baie-Mahault.
