Location of Douai.

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Composition

Cantons

The cantons of the arrondissement of Douai are:

1. Arleux
2. Douai-Nord
3. Douai-Nord-Est
4. Douai-Sud
5. Douai-Sud-Ouest
6. Marchiennes
7. Orchies

Communes

The communes of the arrondissement of Douai are:

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External links

• (French) Douai on French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies site (INSEE)