Arrondissements of the Meuse department explained
The 3 arrondissements of the Meuse department are:[1]
- Arrondissement of Bar-le-Duc, (prefecture of the Meuse department: Bar-le-Duc) with 110 communes. The population of the arrondissement was 57,514 in 2021.
- Arrondissement of Commercy, (subprefecture: Commercy) with 135 communes. The population of the arrondissement was 42,088 in 2021.
- Arrondissement of Verdun, (subprefecture: Verdun) with 254 communes. The population of the arrondissement was 82,317 in 2021.
History
In 1800 the arrondissements of Bar-le-Duc, Commercy, Montmédy and Verdun were established. The arrondissement of Montmédy was disbanded in 1926.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: Populations légales 2021: 55 Meuse. December 2023. INSEE.
- http://splaf.free.fr/55his.html Historique de la Meuse