# Amifontaine

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q990689](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q990689)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amifontaine)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/amifontaine

## Summary
Amifontaine is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It is situated in the arrondissement of Laon and was formerly part of the canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne until March 2015. The commune features Amifontaine station and received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 military decoration.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne department, France; type of territorial subdivision for municipalities (commune of France, inception 1789).
- **Location**: Arrondissement of Laon; canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne (until March 2015); coordinates 49.483055555556°N, 3.9183333333333°E.
- **Country Context**: France (country in Western Europe and overseas territories in America, Africa, Oceania; inception qualifiers: 843-08 West Francia via Treaty of Verdun, 481 Francia, 1804-05-18 First French Empire); Aisne department (inception 1790-03-04).
- **Infrastructure**: Amifontaine station (railway station in Amifontaine, France).
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception 1915-04-02).
- **Population Figures**: 414.0, 413.0, 422.0, 404.0, 395.0, 417.0, 420.0, 376.0, 351.0, 387.0, 395.0, 416.0, 386.0, 390.0, 387.0, 386.0, 391.0.
- **Metadata**: Wikipedia title "Amifontaine"; Wikidata description "commune in Aisne, France"; sitelink count 49 (Amifontaine), 104 (Aisne), 34 (arrondissement of Laon), 15 (canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne), 5 (Amifontaine station), 17 (Croix de guerre 1914–1918), 83 (commune of France).

## FAQs
**Where is Amifontaine located administratively?**  
Amifontaine lies within the Aisne department in the arrondissement of Laon, France. It belonged to the canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne until its dissolution in March 2015.

**What infrastructure exists in Amifontaine?**  
The commune hosts Amifontaine station, a railway station serving the area.

**What recognition has Amifontaine received?**  
It was awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration established on April 2, 1915.

**What are Amifontaine's population trends?**  
Recorded populations include 414, 413, 422, 404, 395, 417, 420, 376, 351, 387, 395, 416, 386, 390, 387, 386, and 391, reflecting fluctuations over time.

**How does Amifontaine fit into French territorial structure?**  
As a commune of France, it represents a municipal subdivision established since 1789 within the broader framework of departments like Aisne (created March 4, 1790).

## Why It Matters
Amifontaine exemplifies the foundational municipal layer of France's territorial organization, contributing to the decentralized administration of a unitary semi-presidential republic that influences global affairs through bodies like the UN Security Council and EU. Its position in Aisne and the arrondissement of Laon ties it to regional governance in a department born from the 1790 restructuring, enabling local management within France's 18 regions. The presence of Amifontaine station supports connectivity in a nation with right-hand driving, metric standards, and extensive rail networks, while its Croix de guerre 1914–1918 honors resilience amid historical conflicts, mirroring France's evolution from West Francia (843) to a nuclear-armed power. Population stability around 350-420 underscores its role in sustaining rural demographics against urbanization trends, preserving cultural heritage in a country boasting UNESCO sites and global cultural sway.

## Notable For
- Railway presence via Amifontaine station, distinguishing it among small communes.
- Military honor: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award for World War I service.
- Administrative shifts, including exit from canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne in March 2015.
- Steady population range (351-422), typical of resilient rural French communes.
- Precise coordinates (49.483055555556°N, 3.9183333333333°E) for geographic specificity.
- Sitelink count of 49, indicating solid digital documentation.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Amifontaine occupies coordinates at latitude 49.483055555556 and longitude 3.9183333333333. It functions as a commune within the Aisne department of France. The commune falls under the arrondissement of Laon. Prior to March 2015, it was part of the canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne, a canton of France.

### Administrative Context
Amifontaine aligns with the commune of France classification, a territorial subdivision for municipalities introduced in 1789. Aisne, its department, dates to inception on 1790-03-04. Broader ties link to France, a country spanning Western Europe and overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania, with historical inceptions including West Francia in 843-08 via the Treaty of Verdun, Francia in 481, and the First French Empire on 1804-05-18.

### Infrastructure
Amifontaine station operates as the key railway station in the commune. This facility supports transport within France's infrastructure standards, including right-hand driving, 230V/50Hz electricity, and calling code +33.

### Awards and Recognition
The commune holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration instituted on 1915-04-02. This award highlights its distinction among entities in Aisne.

### Demographics
Population data for Amifontaine lists: 414.0, 413.0, 422.0, 404.0, 395.0, 417.0, 420.0, 376.0, 351.0, 387.0, 395.0, 416.0, 386.0, 390.0, 387.0, 386.0, 391.0. These figures capture variations over observed periods.

### Metadata and Documentation
Amifontaine carries Wikipedia title "Amifontaine" and Wikidata description "commune in Aisne, France." Its sitelink count reaches 49. Connected entities show: Aisne (104 sitelinks), arrondissement of Laon (34), canton of Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne (15), Amifontaine station (5), Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (17), commune of France (83).

## References

1. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
2. INSEE code
3. répertoire géographique des communes
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Annuaire de service-public.fr
6. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
7. Populations légales 2016
8. Populations légales 2017
9. Populations légales 2018
10. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
11. Populations légales 2019
12. Populations légales 2020
13. Populations légales 2021
14. Populations de référence 2022
15. Populations de référence 2023
16. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
17. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
18. GeoNames
19. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
20. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
21. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)
22. museum-digital