Arrondissement of Foix
Encyclopedia
The arrondissement of Foix is an arrondissement
of France, located in the Ariège
département, in the Midi-Pyrénées
région
. It has 9 cantons
and 135 communes
.
s, are:
Arrondissements of France
The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts.The capital of an arrondissement/district is called a subprefecture...
of France, located in the Ariège
Ariège
Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans....
département, in the Midi-Pyrénées
Midi-Pyrénées
Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region of metropolitan France by area, larger than the Netherlands or Denmark.Midi-Pyrénées has no historical or geographical unity...
région
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
. It has 9 cantons
Cantons of France
The cantons of France are territorial subdivisions of the French Republic's 342 arrondissements and 101 departments.Apart from their role as organizational units in certain aspects of the administration of public services and justice, the chief purpose of the cantons today is to serve as...
and 135 communes
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
.
Cantons
The cantons of the arrondissement of Foix are:- Ax-les-Thermes
- La Bastide-de-Sérou
- Les Cabannes
- Foix-Rural
- Foix-Ville
- Lavelanet
- Quérigut
- Tarascon-sur-Ariège
- Vicdessos
Communes
The communes of the arrondissement of Foix, and their INSEE codeINSEE code
The INSEE code is a numerical indexing code used by the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies to identify various entities, including communes, départements...
s, are:
| 1. Aigues-Juntes Aigues-Juntes Aigues-Juntes is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Lèze, tributary of the Ariège, forms part of the commune's south-western and north-western borders. Inhabitants of Aigues-Juntes are called Aigues-Juntais.... (09001) |
2. Albiès Albiès Albiès is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Albiès are called Albiésois.-References:*... (09004) |
3. Alliat Alliat Alliat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Alliat are called Alliatois.... (09006) |
4. Allières Allières Allières is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Allières are called Alliérasois.-References:*... (09007) |
| 5. Alzen Alzen Alzen is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Alzen are called Alzenois.-External links:*... (09009) |
6. Appy Appy Appy is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Appy are called Pynarols.... (09012) |
7. Arabaux Arabaux Arabaux is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Arabaux are called Arabausois.... (09013) |
8. Arignac Arignac Arignac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Arignac are called Arignacois.... (09015) |
| 9. Arnave Arnave Arnave is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Arnave are called Arnavais.... (09016) |
10. Artigues Artigues, Ariège Artigues is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Artigues are called Artigois.-References:*... (09020) |
11. Ascou Ascou Ascou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Ascou are called Ascounais.... (09023) |
12. Aston Aston, Ariège Aston is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Aston are called Astonnais.-References:*... (09024) |
| 13. Aulos Aulos, Ariège Aulos is a commune in the Ariège department in south-western France.-Population:Inhabitants of Aulos are called Aulosois.-References:*... (09028) |
14. Auzat Auzat Auzat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Auzat are called Auzatois.... (09030) |
15. Ax-les-Thermes Ax-les-Thermes Ax-les-Thermes is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.It lies at the confluence of the Ariège River with three tributaries, 26 miles SSE of Foix by rail... (09032) |
16. Axiat Axiat Axiat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Axiat are called Axiatois.... (09031) |
| 17. Baulou Baulou Baulou is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Baulou are called Baulouais.... (09044) |
18. Bestiac Bestiac Bestiac is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Bestiac are called Bestiacois.... (09053) |
19. Bompas Bompas, Ariège Bompas is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Bompas are called Bompasais.-References:*... (09058) |
20. Bouan Bouan Bouan is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Bouan are called Bouannais.... (09064) |
| 21. Brassac Brassac, Ariège Brassac is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Brassac are called Brassacois.-References:*... (09066) |
22. Burret Burret Burret is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Burret are called Burretois.... (09068) |
23. Bédeilhac-et-Aynat Bédeilhac-et-Aynat Bédeilhac-et-Aynat is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Bédeilhac-et-Aynat are called Bédeinatois.-References:*... (09045) |
24. Bélesta Bélesta, Ariège Bélesta is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09047) |
| 25. Bénac Bénac, Ariège Bénac is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Bénac are called Bénacois.-References:*... (09049) |
26. Bénaix Bénaix Bénaix is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Bénaix are called Bénaixois.-References:*... (09051) |
27. Cadarcet Cadarcet Cadarcet is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09071) |
28. Capoulet-et-Junac Capoulet-et-Junac Capoulet-et-Junac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09077) |
| 29. Carcanières Carcanières Carcanières is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-References:*... (09078) |
30. Carla-de-Roquefort Carla-de-Roquefort Carla-de-Roquefort is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09080) |
31. Caussou Caussou Caussou is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.Its church is dedicated to St Jean Baptist.-Geography:... (09087) |
32. Caychax Caychax Caychax is a village and commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.... (09088) |
| 33. Cazenave-Serres-et-Allens Cazenave-Serres-et-Allens Cazenave-Serres-et-Allens is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-References:*... (09092) |
34. Celles Celles, Ariège Celles is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09093) |
35. Château-Verdun Château-Verdun Château-Verdun is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-References:*... (09096) |
36. Cos Cos, Ariège Cos is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09099) |
| 37. Dreuilhe Dreuilhe Dreuilhe is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09106) |
38. Durban-sur-Arize Durban-sur-Arize Durban-sur-Arize is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09108) |
39. Ferrières-sur-Ariège Ferrières-sur-Ariège Ferrières-sur-Ariège is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09121) |
40. Foix Foix Foix is a commune, the capital of the Ariège department in southwestern France. It is the least populous administrative centre of a department in all of France, although it is only very slightly smaller than Privas... (09122) |
| 41. Fougax-et-Barrineuf Fougax-et-Barrineuf Fougax-et-Barrineuf is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09125) |
42. Freychenet Freychenet Freychenet is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.... (09126) |
43. Ganac Ganac Ganac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09130) |
44. Garanou Garanou Garanou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09131) |
| 45. Gestiès Gestiès Gestiès is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Gestiès are called Gestiérois.-References:*... (09134) |
46. Goulier Goulier Goulier is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.... (09135) |
47. Gourbit Gourbit Gourbit is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.... (09136) |
48. Génat Génat Génat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-References:*... (09133) |
| 49. Ignaux Ignaux Ignaux is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.... (09140) |
50. Ilhat Ilhat Ilhat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09142) |
51. Illier-et-Laramade Illier-et-Laramade Illier-et-Laramade is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-References:*... (09143) |
52. L'Aiguillon L'Aiguillon L'Aiguillon is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09003) |
| 53. L'Herm L'Herm L'Herm is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09138) |
54. L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.The commune has a history of vulnerability to avalanches in winter. Avalanches hit the commune in 1895 killing 12, and again in 1906 and 1929. Avalanches have also closed the RN-20 road.-Population:-References:*... (09139) |
55. La Bastide-de-Sérou La Bastide-de-Sérou La Bastide-de-Sérou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Lèze, tributary of the Ariège, has its source in the north-eastern part of the commune, flows north-westward and forms part of the commune's northern border, with the lac de Mondely .The Arize,... (09042) |
56. Lapège Lapège Lapège is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09152) |
| 57. Larbont Larbont Larbont is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09154) |
58. Larcat Larcat Larcat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09155) |
59. Larnat Larnat Larnat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09156) |
60. Lassur Lassur Lassur is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09159) |
| 61. Lavelanet Lavelanet Lavelanet is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southwestern France.-Population:Its inhabitants are called Lavelanetiens.-Tour de France:... (09160) |
62. Le Bosc Le Bosc, Ariège Le Bosc is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Le Bosc are called Boscéens.-References:*... (09063) |
63. Le Pla Le Pla Le Pla is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Le Pla are called Pléens.-References:*... (09230) |
64. Le Puch Le Puch Le Puch is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Puchéens.-References:*... (09237) |
| 65. Lercoul Lercoul Lercoul is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09162) |
66. Les Cabannes Les Cabannes, Ariège Les Cabannes is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09070) |
67. Lesparrou Lesparrou Lesparrou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09165) |
68. Leychert Leychert Leychert is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-History:Etymology based on 2 assumptions:dry lake or forest cleared... (09166) |
| 69. Lieurac Lieurac Lieurac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09168) |
70. Lordat Lordat Lordat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09171) |
71. Loubières Loubières Loubières is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09174) |
72. Luzenac Luzenac Luzenac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09176) |
| 73. Mercus-Garrabet Mercus-Garrabet Mercus-Garrabet is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09188) |
74. Miglos Miglos Miglos is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Geography:It is located in the former High Ariege in the High County Foix, Sabarthès.... (09192) |
75. Mijanès Mijanès Mijanès is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.It is located close to two Cathar castles, the Château d'Usson and the Château de Quérigut.... (09193) |
76. Montagagne Montagagne Montagagne is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09196) |
| 77. Montaillou Montaillou Montaillou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-History:The town is best known for being the subject of Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie's pioneering work of microhistory, Montaillou, village occitan. It analyzes the town in great detail over a thirty-year period from 1294 to 1324... (09197) |
78. Montels Montels, Ariège Montels is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (09203) |
79. Montferrier Montferrier Montferrier is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09206) |
80. Montgaillard Montgaillard, Ariège Montgaillard is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09207) |
| 81. Montoulieu Montoulieu, Ariège Montoulieu is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09210) |
82. Montseron Montseron Montseron is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09212) |
83. Montségur Montségur The Château de Montségur is a former fortress near Montségur, a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. Its ruins are the site of a razed stronghold of the Cathars. The present fortress on the site, though described as one of the "Cathar castles," is actually of a later period... (09211) |
84. Mérens-les-Vals Mérens-les-Vals Mérens-les-Vals is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. Its demonym is Mérengois.-Population:- Geography:Mérens-les-Vals, as its name implies, has several valleys. The village is at the confluence of three valleys: Ariège, Nabre and Morgoulliou.The village has a train... (09189) |
| 85. Nalzen Nalzen Nalzen is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09215) |
86. Nescus Nescus Nescus is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Nescuséens.... (09216) |
87. Niaux Niaux Niaux is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.Located on the right banks of the Vicdessos river, Niaux is best known for the Cave of Niaux. The cave is world famous for its prehistoric cave paintings of bison and horses from the Magdalénien era.-Population:Inhabitants are... (09217) |
88. Orgeix Orgeix Orgeix is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.It is located just two kilometers from the hot springs and ski resort Ax-les-Thermes and European Route E09-Population:Inhabitants are called Orgeixois.... (09218) |
| 89. Orlu Orlu, Ariège Orlu is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Orlu are called Orlunais.-References:*... (09220) |
90. Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Ornolacois.-References:*... (09221) |
91. Orus Orus Orus is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Orus are called Orusiens.... (09222) |
92. Pech Pech, Ariège Pech is a commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Pech are called Péchois.-References:*... (09226) |
| 93. Perles-et-Castelet Perles-et-Castelet Perles-et-Castelet is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Perlois.-References:*... (09228) |
94. Prades Prades, Ariège Prades is a communes in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Pradéens.... (09232) |
95. Pradières Pradières Pradières is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Pradiérois.-References:*... (09234) |
96. Prayols Prayols Prayols is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Prayols are called Prayolais.... (09236) |
| 97. Péreille Péreille Péreille is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Péreilleois.-References:*... (09227) |
98. Quié Quié Quié is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Quiétois.-References:*... (09240) |
99. Quérigut Quérigut Quérigut is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Quérigutois.-References:*... (09239) |
100. Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs Rabat-les-Trois-Seigneurs is a commune in the Ariège department in the Midi Pyrénées region in southwestern France.-Population:The inhabitants of Rabat are called "Rabatols" in Occitan or Rabatois.-Name:... (09241) |
| 101. Raissac Raissac Raissac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Raissacois.... (09242) |
102. Roquefixade Roquefixade Roquefixade is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Roquefixade are called Rocofissadois.-References:*... (09249) |
103. Roquefort-les-Cascades Roquefort-les-Cascades Roquefort-les-Cascades is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Roquefort-les-Cascades are called Roquefortiens.-References:*... (09250) |
104. Rouze Rouze Rouze is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Rouze are called Rouzéens.... (09252) |
| 105. Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants are called Saint-Jeantéens.-References:*... (09262) |
106. Saint-Jean-de-Verges Saint-Jean-de-Verges Saint-Jean-de-Verges is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Saint-Jean-de-Verges are called Saint-Jeantains.-References:*... (09264) |
107. Saint-Martin-de-Caralp Saint-Martin-de-Caralp Saint-Martin-de-Caralp is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Saint-Martin-de-Caralp are called Saint-Martinois.-References:*... (09269) |
108. Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Saint-Paul-de-Jarrat are called Saint-Paulois.-References:*... (09272) |
| 109. Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Saint-Pierre-de-Rivière are called Saint-Pierrois.-References:*... (09273) |
110. Saurat Saurat Saurat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Saurat are called Sauratois.... (09280) |
111. Sautel Sautel Sautel is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Sautel are called Sautelois.... (09281) |
112. Savignac-les-Ormeaux Savignac-les-Ormeaux Savignac-les-Ormeaux is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Savignac-les-Ormeaux are called Savignacois.-References:*... (09283) |
| 113. Sem Sem, Ariège Sem is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Sem are called Sémois.... (09286) |
114. Senconac Senconac Senconac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Senconac are called Senconacois.... (09287) |
115. Sentenac-de-Sérou Sentenac-de-Sérou Sentenac-de-Sérou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Sentenac-de-Sérou are called Sentenacois.-References:*... (09292) |
116. Serres-sur-Arget Serres-sur-Arget Serres-sur-Arget is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Serres-sur-Arget are called Serrésiens.-References:*... (09293) |
| 117. Siguer Siguer Siguer is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Siguer are called Siguerois.... (09295) |
118. Sinsat Sinsat Sinsat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Sinsat are calle Sinsatois.... (09296) |
119. Sorgeat Sorgeat Sorgeat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Sorgeat are called Sorgeatois.... (09298) |
120. Soula Soula Soula is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Soula are called Soulanois.... (09300) |
| 121. Suc-et-Sentenac Suc-et-Sentenac Suc-et-Sentenac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Suc-et-Sentenac are called Sucatels.-References:*... (09302) |
122. Surba Surba Surba is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Surba are called Surbatois.-References:*... (09303) |
123. Suzan Suzan Suzan is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Suzan are called Suzanois.... (09304) |
124. Tarascon-sur-Ariège Tarascon-sur-Ariège Tarascon-sur-Ariège is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Tarascon-sur-Ariège are called Tarasconnais.-External links:*... (09306) |
| 125. Tignac Tignac Tignac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Tignac are called Tignacois.-References:* *... (09311) |
126. Unac Unac Unac is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:... (09318) |
127. Urs Urs, Ariège Urs is a commune in the Ariège department in southern France.-References:*... (09320) |
128. Ussat Ussat Ussat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Ussat are called Ussatois.... (09321) |
| 129. Vaychis Vaychis Vaychis is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vaychis are called Vaychissois.... (09325) |
130. Verdun Verdun, Ariège Verdun is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Verdun are called Verdunois.-References:*... (09328) |
131. Vernajoul Vernajoul Vernajoul is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vernajoul are called Vernajoulois.... (09329) |
132. Vernaux Vernaux Vernaux is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vernaux are called Vernausiens.... (09330) |
| 133. Vicdessos Vicdessos Vicdessos is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vicdessos are called Vicdessosiens.-References:*... (09334) |
134. Villeneuve-d'Olmes Villeneuve-d'Olmes Villeneuve-d'Olmes is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Villeneuve-d'Olmes are called Villeneuvois.-References:*... (09336) |
135. Vèbre Vèbre Vèbre is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vèbre are called Vebrois.-References:*... (09326) |