The canton of Barcillonnette is a former administrative division in southeastern France, located in the department of Hautes-Alpes in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. In 1999, with a registered population of 270, it was the least populated canton in all of France. It was disbanded following the French canton reorganization that came into effect in March 2015.
The canton consisted of three communes: Barcillonnette (the seat), Esparron, and Vitrolles. Following its dissolution, these communes joined the canton of Tallard.
Geography and Demographics
- Area: 58.24 km² (22.49 sq mi)
- Population (2012): 390
- Population density: 6.7/km² (17/sq mi)
Historical population figures for the canton are as follows:
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 304 |
| 1968 | 318 |
| 1975 | 277 |
| 1982 | 250 |
| 1990 | 264 |
| 1999 | 270 |
Administrative details
- Country: France
- Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Department: Hautes-Alpes
- Arrondissement: Gap
- Seat: Barcillonnette
- Number of communes: 3
- Disbanded: 2015
The canton was abolished as part of the 2014 French canton reorganization, which took effect in March 2015, reducing the number of cantons in the Hautes-Alpes department.
