# Annois

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q609579](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q609579)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annois)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/annois

## Summary
Annois is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It is situated in the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin and was part of the canton of Saint-Simon until March 2015. The commune has a recorded sitelink count of 48 and a Wikipedia title of "Annois."

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne, France; subtype of commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception 1789).
- **Location**: Department of Aisne (inception March 4, 1790); arrondissement of Saint-Quentin; former canton of Saint-Simon (until March 2015).
- **Country**: France (country in Western Europe and other continents via overseas territories; inception points: 843-08 via Treaty of Verdun establishing West Francia, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire; sitelink count 409).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.720833333333, longitude 3.1775.
- **Population figures**: 385.0, 372.0, 370.0, 364.0, 363.0, 345.0, 370.0, 397.0, 372.0, 383.0, 375.0, 386.0, 362.0, 359.0, 355.0, 352.0, 349.0.
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception April 2, 1915).
- **Wikidata details**: Description "commune in Aisne, France"; sitelink count 48; Wikipedia title "Annois".

## FAQs
**Where is Annois located and what is its administrative status?**  
Annois is a commune within the Aisne department in France, specifically in the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin. It belonged to the canton of Saint-Simon until that canton ended in March 2015, aligning it as a standard territorial subdivision under France's commune system established in 1789.

**What are the population trends for Annois?**  
Population records for Annois show fluctuations including 385.0, 372.0, 370.0, 364.0, 363.0, 345.0, 370.0, 397.0, 372.0, 383.0, 375.0, 386.0, 362.0, 359.0, 355.0, 352.0, and 349.0 across various points.

**What recognition has Annois received?**  
Annois was awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on April 2, 1915, for acts of valor during World War I.

**How does Annois connect to broader French geography?**  
Positioned at coordinates 49.720833333333° N, 3.1775° E, Annois sits in Aisne, a department formed on March 4, 1790, within France—a nation with inception tied to 843 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and 1804 (First French Empire).

## Why It Matters
Annois represents a foundational unit in France's municipal structure, embodying the commune system initiated in 1789 that underpins local governance across the nation. As part of Aisne and the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin, it contributes to the departmental framework established in 1790, enabling decentralized administration in a unitary semi-presidential republic. Its receipt of the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 highlights its role in national defense efforts during World War I, connecting local resilience to France's broader military history and global standing as a UN Security Council permanent member with nuclear capabilities since 1960. With precise coordinates and documented population shifts from 397.0 down to 349.0, Annois exemplifies demographic dynamics in rural French communes, informing regional planning amid France's high HDI (0.903) and urban-rural divides. Its sitelink count of 48 underscores digital visibility within France's extensive Wikipedia ecosystem (sitelink count 409), aiding global access to information on entities tied to a country spanning multiple continents via overseas territories.

## Notable For
- Award of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a distinction for wartime bravery shared with other French locales.
- Placement in arrondissement of Saint-Quentin and former canton of Saint-Simon (dissolved March 2015), marking shifts in cantonal reorganization.
- Specific coordinates (49.720833333333° N, 3.1775° E) distinguishing its position in Aisne.
- Population variability peaking at 397.0 and dipping to 345.0, reflecting local trends.
- Wikidata sitelink count of 48, indicating moderate online encyclopedic presence.
- Direct tie to Aisne department (inception March 4, 1790) and France's layered historical inceptions (843, 481, 1804).

## Body

### Geography and Location
Annois occupies coordinates at latitude 49.720833333333 and longitude 3.1775. It functions as a commune in the Aisne department of France. Aisne itself is a department with inception on March 4, 1790. The commune falls under the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin. Previously, it was in the canton of Saint-Simon, which operated until March 2015.

### Administrative Status
Annois qualifies as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception in 1789. This status links it to France's overall structure as a country in Western Europe extending to other continents through overseas territories. France's key inception events include 843-08 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and 1804-05-18 (First French Empire), with a sitelink count of 409.

### Population Data
Recorded population values for Annois include 385.0, 372.0, 370.0, 364.0, 363.0, 345.0, 370.0, 397.0, 372.0, 383.0, 375.0, 386.0, 362.0, 359.0, 355.0, 352.0, and 349.0. These figures capture multiple historical snapshots.

### Awards and Recognition
Annois received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918. This French military decoration has an inception date of April 2, 1915, and originates from France.

### Digital and Encyclopedic Presence
The entity carries a Wikidata description of "commune in Aisne, France." It has a sitelink count of 48. Its Wikipedia title is "Annois." No SEO data is available yet.

### Connections to Broader French Context
As a commune, Annois relates to the commune of France type. It sits within Aisne (sitelink count 104), canton of Saint-Simon (sitelink count 15, until March 2015), and arrondissement of Saint-Quentin (sitelink count 33). All connect to France (country: ).

## 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)