Canton of Iracoubo
Canton of Iracoubo | |
|---|---|
Former canton | |
 Location of the canton of Iracoubo in French Guiana | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | French Guiana |
| No. of communes | 1 |
| Disbanded | 31 December 2015 |
| Seat | Iracoubo |
| Area | 2,762 km2 (1,066 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | 1,955 |
| • Density | 1/km2 (3/sq mi) |
The canton of Iracoubo (French: Canton d'Iracoubo) is one of the former cantons of the Guyane department in French Guiana. It was located in the arrondissement of Cayenne. Its administrative seat was located in Iracoubo, the canton's sole commune. Its population was 1,955 in 2012.[1]
Administration
[edit]| In office | Name | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1961 | M. Liguon | DVD | |
| 1961 | 1973 | Robert Vignon[2] | UNR then UDR | Senator (1962-1971)
Mayor of Maripasoula (1969-1976) |
| 1973 | 1979 | M. Cyrille | UDR then RPR | |
| 1979 | 1985 | Georges Othily[3] | PSG | Senator (1989-2008)
Regional councillor (1982-2010) President of the Regional Council (1982-1992) Mayor of Iracoubo (1995-2001) |
| 1985 | 1998 | Ferdinand Madeleine | RPR | |
| 1998 | 2015 | Daniel Mangal | DVD | Mayor of Iracoubo (2001-2014) |
References
[edit]- ^ Populations légales 2012: 973 Guyane, INSEE
- ^ "Anciens sénateurs Vème République : VIGNON Robert". www.senat.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "Anciens sénateurs Vème République : OTHILY Georges". www.senat.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 2010-07-10. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
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