# Audignicourt

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q745179](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q745179)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audignicourt)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/audignicourt

## Summary
Audignicourt is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It belongs to the arrondissement of Soissons, the arrondissement of Laon, and formerly the canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique until March 2015. The commune has received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne department, France; type of territorial subdivision for municipalities (commune of France, inception 1789).
- **Administrative divisions**: Part of arrondissement of Soissons (arrondissement of France in Aisne department, sitelink_count: 34); arrondissement of Laon (arrondissement of France, sitelink_count: 34); former canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique (canton of France until March 2015, sitelink_count: 15).
- **Country and department**: Located in France (country in Western Europe and other continents via overseas territories, inception values: 843-08 via Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire, sitelink_count: 409); Aisne (department of France, inception: 1790-03-04).
- **Award**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception: 1915-04-02, sitelink_count: 17).
- **Population figures**: 103.0, 107.0, 117.0, 118.0, 119.0, 135.0, 87.0, 77.0, 94.0, 98.0, 101.0, 103.0, 121.0, 122.0, 116.0, 110.0, 104.0.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.478333333333, longitude 3.1333333333333.
- **Metadata**: Sitelink_count: 49; Wikipedia title: Audignicourt; Wikidata description: commune in Aisne, France.

## FAQs
**Where is Audignicourt located administratively?**  
Audignicourt sits in the Aisne department of France, within the arrondissements of Soissons and Laon. It was part of the canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique until that canton's end in March 2015.

**What award has Audignicourt received?**  
The commune earned the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on April 2, 1915. This recognizes its role or contributions during World War I.

**What are the population trends for Audignicourt?**  
Recorded populations include 103, 107, 117, 118, 119, 135, 87, 77, 94, 98, 101, 103, 121, 122, 116, 110, and 104. These figures reflect changes over multiple census points.

**What are the geographic coordinates of Audignicourt?**  
The commune is positioned at latitude 49.478333333333 and longitude 3.1333333333333.

## Why It Matters
Audignicourt represents a typical small commune in France's Aisne department, embodying the nation's decentralized municipal structure established since 1789. Its placement in key arrondissements like Soissons and Laon ties it to regional governance in northern France, contributing to local administration within a country that spans continents and holds global influence through bodies like the UN Security Council. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award highlights its historical military significance during World War I, connecting it to France's legacy of resilience and recognition for wartime efforts. As part of Aisne, formed in 1790, it plays a role in preserving France's territorial subdivisions, supporting demographic tracking with populations fluctuating between 77 and 135, which informs regional planning in a nation with 68 million people. This commune underscores France's blend of local identity and national unity, from its Treaty of Verdun origins in 843 to its modern semi-presidential republic.

## Notable For
- Receipt of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, distinguishing it among French communes for World War I recognition.
- Membership in multiple administrative layers: arrondissements of Soissons and Laon, former canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique.
- Population variability, with peaks at 135 and lows at 77 across recorded censuses.
- Specific coordinates at 49.478333333333 N, 3.1333333333333 E, marking its precise place in Aisne.
- Sitelink_count of 49, indicating notable online documentation compared to similar small communes.

## Body

### Administrative Structure and Location
Audignicourt functions as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception in 1789. It resides in the Aisne department, established on March 4, 1790, which is part of France—a country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories. France's inception ties to 843-08 via the Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 481 for Francia, and May 18, 1804, for the First French Empire, with a sitelink_count of 409.

The commune falls under the arrondissement of Soissons, an arrondissement of France in Aisne with sitelink_count 34. It also connects to the arrondissement of Laon, another arrondissement of France with sitelink_count 34. Previously, it was in the canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, a canton of France that ended in March 2015, with sitelink_count 15.

### Recognition and Awards
Audignicourt holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration from April 2, 1915, with sitelink_count 17. This award links it to France's military history.

### Demographics
Population data for Audignicourt lists: 103.0, 107.0, 117.0, 118.0, 119.0, 135.0, 87.0, 77.0, 94.0, 98.0, 101.0, 103.0, 121.0, 122.0, 116.0, 110.0, 104.0. These figures span multiple periods.

### Geography
Coordinates place Audignicourt at latitude 49.478333333333 and longitude 3.1333333333333.

### Metadata and Documentation
The entity has a sitelink_count of 49. Its Wikipedia title is Audignicourt. The Wikidata description reads: commune in Aisne, France. No SEO data is available yet.

## 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)