Arrondissement of Rochefort
Encyclopedia
The arrondissement of Rochefort is an arrondissement
of France, located in the Charente-Maritime
département, of the Poitou-Charentes
région
. It has 13 cantons
and 79 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 Charente-Maritime
Charente-Maritime
Charente-Maritime is a department on the west coast of France named after the Charente River.- History :Previously a part of Saintonge, Charente-Inférieure was one of the 83 original departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790...
département, of the Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes is an administrative region in central western France comprising four departments: Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne. The regional capital is Poitiers.-Politics:The regional council is composed of 56 members...
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 13 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 79 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 Rochefort are:- Aigrefeuille-d'AunisCanton of Aigrefeuille-d'AunisThe Canton of Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis is a canton of the Charente-Maritime department, in France.The lowest point is the Atlantic Ocean in the commune of Ardillières, the highest point is Le Thou at 48 m, the average elevation is 16 m...
- Le Château-d'Oléron
- Marennes
- Rochefort-Centre
- Rochefort-Nord
- Rochefort-Sud
- Royan-Est
- Royan-Ouest
- Saint-Agnant
- Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
- Surgères
- Tonnay-Charente
- La Tremblade
Communes
The communes of the arrondissement of Rochefort, 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. Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Neighbouring communes:*Saint-Christophe, La Jarrie, Croix-Chapeau, Le Thou, Forges, Virson-Population:-External links:*... (17003) |
2. Ardillières Ardillières Ardillières is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* * *Map and aerial photos:**Street map: , or or **Satellite images: or - image now available... (17018) |
3. Arvert Arvert Arvert is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17021) |
4. Ballon Ballon, Charente-Maritime Ballon is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* * *Map and aerial photos:**Street map: , or or **Satellite images: or - image now available... (17032) |
| 5. Beaugeay Beaugeay Beaugeay is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17036) |
6. Bouhet Bouhet Bouhet is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* *... (17057) |
7. Bourcefranc-le-Chapus Bourcefranc-le-Chapus Bourcefranc-le-Chapus is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17058) |
8. Breuil-Magné Breuil-Magné Breuil-Magné is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17065) |
| 9. Breuil-la-Réorte Breuil-la-Réorte Breuil-la-Réorte is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17063) |
10. Breuillet Breuillet, Charente-Maritime Breuillet is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17064) |
11. Cabariot Cabariot Cabariot is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Boutonne forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Charente River, which forms all of its southwestern border.-Population:... (17075) |
12. Chaillevette Chaillevette Chaillevette is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17079) |
| 13. Chambon Chambon, Charente-Maritime Chambon is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* *... (17080) |
14. Champagne Champagne, Charente-Maritime Champagne is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17083) |
15. Ciré-d'Aunis Ciré-d'Aunis Ciré-d'Aunis is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* *... (17107) |
16. Dolus-d'Oléron Dolus-d'Oléron Dolus-d'Oléron is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17140) |
| 17. Forges Forges, Charente-Maritime Forges is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* *... (17166) |
18. Fouras Fouras Fouras is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France. It lies 34 km south of La Rochelle.-Geography:Fouras is on a peninsula... (17168) |
19. Genouillé Genouillé, Charente-Maritime Genouillé is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17174) |
20. Hiers-Brouage Hiers-Brouage Hiers-Brouage is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-History:Brouage was founded in 1555 by Jacques de Pons on the Bay of Biscay facing the Atlantic Ocean. Its economy was based on salt and access to the sea... (17189) |
| 21. L'Éguille L'Éguille L'Éguille is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17151) |
22. La Brée-les-Bains La Brée-les-Bains La Brée-les-Bains is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France. It is situated on the Île d'Oléron.-Population:-References:*... (17486) |
23. La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17184) |
24. La Tremblade La Tremblade La Tremblade is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17452) |
| 25. Landrais Landrais Landrais is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* *... (17203) |
26. Le Château-d'Oléron Le Château-d'Oléron Le Château-d'Oléron is a commune located on the island of Oleron in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17093) |
27. Le Grand-Village-Plage Le Grand-Village-Plage Le Grand-Village-Plage is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. It is situated on the Île-d'Oléron.-Population:-References:*... (17485) |
28. Le Gua Le Gua, Charente-Maritime Le Gua is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:*... (17185) |
| 29. Le Thou Le Thou Le Thou is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France. The Atlantic Ocean is situated about 10 km to the west. In the mid-1960s, Le Thou's population surpassed Thairé and made it the second most populated commune in the... (17447) |
30. Les Mathes Les Mathes Les Mathes is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.The commune includes the beach resort La Palmyre, and the Palmyre Zoo.-Population:-References:*... (17225) |
31. Loire-les-Marais Loire-les-Marais Loire-les-Marais is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17205) |
32. Lussant Lussant Lussant is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-References:*... (17216) |
| 33. Marennes Marennes, Charente-Maritime Marennes is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.For a long time it was one of the most prosperous cities of the Saintonge due to its location in the middle of the salt-water marshes at a time where salt was a valuable commodity.Marennes is a center for oyster... (17219) |
34. Marsais Marsais Marsais is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. It also has mayoral jurisdiction over two local communes L'Hopiteau and Boisse.-Population:-Sports:... (17221) |
35. Moragne Moragne Moragne is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17246) |
36. Mornac-sur-Seudre Mornac-sur-Seudre Mornac-sur-Seudre is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17247) |
| 37. Moëze Moëze Moëze is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17237) |
38. Muron Muron Muron is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17253) |
39. Nieulle-sur-Seudre Nieulle-sur-Seudre Nieulle-sur-Seudre is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17265) |
40. Port-des-Barques Port-des-Barques Port-des-Barques is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17484) |
| 41. Puyravault Puyravault, Charente-Maritime Puyravault is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17293) |
42. Péré Péré, Charente-Maritime Péré is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17272) |
43. Rochefort Rochefort, Charente-Maritime Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:... (17299) |
44. Royan Royan Royan is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department, along the Atlantic Ocean, in southwestern France.A seaside resort, Royan is in the heart of an urban area estimated at 38,638 inhabitants, which makes it the fourth-largest conurbation in the department, after La Rochelle, Rochefort and Saintes... (17306) |
| 45. Saint-Agnant Saint-Agnant, Charente-Maritime Saint-Agnant is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17308) |
46. Saint-Augustin Saint-Augustin, Charente-Maritime Saint-Augustin is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17311) |
47. Saint-Coutant-le-Grand Saint-Coutant-le-Grand Saint-Coutant-le-Grand is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17320) |
48. Saint-Denis-d'Oléron Saint-Denis-d'Oléron Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17323) |
| 49. Saint-Froult Saint-Froult Saint-Froult is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17329) |
50. Saint-Georges-d'Oléron Saint-Georges-d'Oléron Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is a commune on Oléron Island in the Charente-Maritime department in western France.-Population:-References:*... (17337) |
51. Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17333) |
52. Saint-Georges-du-Bois Saint-Georges-du-Bois, Charente-Maritime Saint-Georges-du-Bois is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17338) |
| 53. Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17340) |
54. Saint-Hippolyte Saint-Hippolyte, Charente-Maritime Saint-Hippolyte is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17346) |
55. Saint-Jean-d'Angle Saint-Jean-d'Angle Saint-Jean-d'Angle is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-Sport:Saint-Jean-d'Angle has been host to the French Sidecarcross Grand Prix numerous times and will be hosting it again in 2009, on 6 September.... (17348) |
56. Saint-Just-Luzac Saint-Just-Luzac Saint-Just-Luzac is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17351) |
| 57. Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17353) |
58. Saint-Mard Saint-Mard, Charente-Maritime Saint-Mard is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17359) |
59. Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17375) |
60. Saint-Palais-sur-Mer Saint-Palais-sur-Mer Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17380) |
| 61. Saint-Pierre-d'Amilly Saint-Pierre-d'Amilly Saint-Pierre-d'Amilly is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Geography:The village of Charente-Maritime is at the extreme northeast of the Département, from the Département of Deux-Sèvres and the village of Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, and from Surgères, the seat of the... (17382) |
62. Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.It is located on the island of Oléron.-Population:-References:*... (17385) |
63. Saint-Saturnin-du-Bois Saint-Saturnin-du-Bois Saint-Saturnin-du-Bois is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17394) |
64. Saint-Sornin Saint-Sornin, Charente-Maritime Saint-Sornin is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.Saint Sornin is just off the main road between Saintes and Marennes. There is only a bar/cafe and a bakery in the village, with the closest shops in Marennes. There is a small campsite just outside the village on... (17406) |
| 65. Saint-Sulpice-de-Royan Saint-Sulpice-de-Royan Saint-Sulpice-de-Royan is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17409) |
66. Saint-Trojan-les-Bains Saint-Trojan-les-Bains Saint-Trojan-les-Bains is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17411) |
67. Soubise Soubise, Charente-Maritime Soubise is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.It is situated on the left bank of the Charente River opposite Rochefort and is a former shipbuilding centre.-Population:-References:*... (17429) |
68. Surgères Surgères Surgères is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. It is the home of the Surgères 48 Hour Race.-Surrounding communes:... (17434) |
| 69. Thairé Thairé Thairé is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France. The Atlantic Ocean is situated to the west.-Population:-External links:* *... (17443) |
70. Tonnay-Charente Tonnay-Charente Tonnay-Charente is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.In the 18th century it was the home town of Prominent Irish Physician Dr... (17449) |
71. Vandré Vandré, Charente-Maritime Vandré is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17457) |
72. Vaux-sur-Mer Vaux-sur-Mer Vaux-sur-Mer is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17461) |
| 73. Vergeroux Vergeroux Vergeroux is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17463) |
74. Virson Virson Virson is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France. The Atlantic Ocean is situated to the west.-Population:-External links:* *... (17480) |
75. Vouhé Vouhé, Charente-Maritime Vouhé is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17482) |
76. Yves Yves, Charente-Maritime Yves is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.Places and hamlets include:* Le Marouillet* Les Trois Canons* Voutron-Population:-References:*... (17483) |
| 77. Échillais Échillais Échillais is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*... (17146) |
78. Étaules Étaules, Charente-Maritime Étaules is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:*... (17155) |
79. Île-d'Aix Île-d'Aix Île-d'Aix is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department off the west coast of France. It occupies the territory of small island of Île d'Aix in the Atlantic. It is a popular place for tourist day-trips during the summer months.-Location:... (17004) |