# Aulnois-sous-Laon

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q851559](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q851559)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aulnois-sous-Laon)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aulnois-sous-laon

## Summary
Aulnois-sous-Laon is a commune in the Aisne department of France, situated in the arrondissement of Laon and formerly part of the canton of Laon-Nord until March 2015. Also known as Aulnois, it features coordinates at 49.612222222222° N, 3.6075° E and maintains an official website at https://www.aulnois.fr/. Its Wikidata description confirms it as a commune in Aisne, France, with 48 sitelinks and Wikipedia title Aulnois-sous-Laon.

## Key Facts
- Type: commune of France, territorial subdivision for municipalities (inception: 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z; country: France; sitelink_count: 83)
- Department: Aisne (inception: 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z; country: France; sitelink_count: 104)
- Arrondissement: Laon (country: France; sitelink_count: 34)
- Former canton: Laon-Nord (inception: 1973-07-23T00:00:00Z; dissolved: March 2015; country: France; sitelink_count: 16)
- Country: France (inceptions: 0843-08-00 with qualifiers West Francia via Treaty of Verdun, 0481 with qualifier Francia, 1804-05-18 with qualifier First French Empire; sitelink_count: 409)
- Award: Croix de guerre 1914–1918, French military decoration (inception: 1915-04-02T00:00:00Z; country: France; sitelink_count: 17)
- Aliases: Aulnois
- Website: https://www.aulnois.fr/
- Coordinates: latitude 49.612222222222, longitude 3.6075
- Wikipedia title: Aulnois-sous-Laon
- Wikidata description: commune in Aisne, France
- Sitelink count: 48
- Recorded populations: 1398.0, 1440.0, 1464.0, 1422.0, 1404.0, 913.0, 900.0, 1090.0, 1146.0, 1218.0, 1315.0, 1336.0, 1386.0, 1380.0, 1369.0, 1366.0, 1348.0

## FAQs
**Where is Aulnois-sous-Laon located and what are its coordinates?**  
It sits in the Aisne department within the arrondissement of Laon in France, previously assigned to the canton of Laon-Nord before its dissolution in March 2015. Precise coordinates place it at latitude 49.612222222222 north and longitude 3.6075 east.

**What are the population figures for Aulnois-sous-Laon?**  
Historical records show populations of 1398.0, 1440.0, 1464.0, 1422.0, 1404.0, 913.0, 900.0, 1090.0, 1146.0, 1218.0, 1315.0, 1336.0, 1386.0, 1380.0, 1369.0, 1366.0, and 1348.0 across various censuses.

**What administrative divisions govern Aulnois-sous-Laon?**  
As a commune of France since 1789, it belongs to the Aisne department (established 1790-03-04), the arrondissement of Laon, and was in the canton of Laon-Nord (1973-07-23 to March 2015). All connect to France, with inception points including West Francia in 843 via the Treaty of Verdun.

**Has Aulnois-sous-Laon received any awards or recognitions?**  
It holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on 1915-04-02.

**What online resources exist for Aulnois-sous-Laon?**  
The official website is https://www.aulnois.fr/. It appears under Wikipedia title Aulnois-sous-Laon with 48 sitelinks and alias Aulnois.

## Why It Matters
Aulnois-sous-Laon serves as a foundational unit in France's territorial structure, embodying the commune system established in 1789 for local municipal governance within departments like Aisne (since 1790-03-04). Its placement in the arrondissement of Laon and former canton of Laon-Nord (1973-07-23 to 2015) integrates it into layered administration supporting France's unitary semi-presidential republic. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 recognition underscores its historical military significance during World War I, linking local identity to national defense efforts. As part of France—a global power with nuclear capabilities since 1960, UN Security Council permanence, EU founding membership, and vast overseas reach—it contributes to a nation influencing diplomacy, economy (GDP $2.78 trillion USD in 2022), and culture across continents, while its population data (ranging 900.0 to 1464.0) tracks demographic shifts in rural communal life.

## Notable For
- Receipt of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, distinguishing it among French communes for World War I service.
- Specific coordinates (49.612222222222° N, 3.6075° E) anchoring it near Laon in Aisne.
- 48 sitelinks reflecting broad wiki coverage under title Aulnois-sous-Laon.
- Alias Aulnois simplifying local reference.
- Official website https://www.aulnois.fr/ for direct communal access.
- Population variability from 900.0 low to 1464.0 high across 17 recorded figures.
- Ties to administrative milestones like Aisne department creation (1790-03-04) and Laon-Nord canton era (1973-07-23 to 2015).

## Body

### Overview and Properties
Aulnois-sous-Laon matches the Wikidata description as a commune in Aisne, France. Its Wikipedia title is Aulnois-sous-Laon, with an alias of Aulnois and 48 sitelinks. The official website operates at https://www.aulnois.fr/.

### Demographics and Population
Recorded population figures for Aulnois-sous-Laon include:
- 1398.0
- 1440.0
- 1464.0
- 1422.0
- 1404.0
- 913.0
- 900.0
- 1090.0
- 1146.0
- 1218.0
- 1315.0
- 1336.0
- 1386.0
- 1380.0
- 1369.0
- 1366.0
- 1348.0

### Geography and Coordinates
The commune centers at latitude 49.612222222222 and longitude 3.6075.

### Administrative Divisions
Aulnois-sous-Laon functions as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z, country France, and sitelink_count 83.

#### Aisne Department
Aisne is a department of France, inception 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, country France, sitelink_count 104.

#### Arrondissement of Laon
This arrondissement of France has country France and sitelink_count 34.

#### Canton of Laon-Nord
Former canton of France until March 2015, inception 1973-07-23T00:00:00Z, country France, sitelink_count 16.

### Country: France
France is a country located primarily in Western Europe, extending to other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Inception dates include 0843-08-00 qualified by West Francia and Treaty of Verdun, 0481 qualified by Francia, and 1804-05-18 qualified by First French Empire; sitelink_count 409.

#### Summary of France
France operates as a semi-presidential republic with significant global cultural, political, and economic influence. It holds permanent United Nations Security Council membership and founded the European Union.

#### Key Facts of France
- Official Name: République française (French Republic)
- Capital: Paris
- Population: 68,605,616 (2025 estimate)
- Area: 643,801 square kilometres
- Government Type: Semi-presidential system, unitary state, republic
- Head of State: Emmanuel Macron (President of the French Republic)
- Head of Government: Sébastien Lecornu (Prime Minister)
- Legislature: Bicameral Parliament (National Assembly and Senate)
- Official Language: French
- Currency: Euro (EUR) in metropolitan France; CFP Franc in overseas territories
- Motto: "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (Liberty, equality, fraternity)
- National Anthem: "La Marseillaise"
- Flag: Tricolore (blue, white, red)
- Independence/Founding: Treaty of Verdun (843 AD) established West Francia; First French Empire (1804)
- Continents: Europe (metropolitan), Americas, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica (via overseas territories)
- Borders: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland; Brazil and Suriname (via French Guiana); Netherlands (via Sint Maarten)
- Highest Point: Mont Blanc (4,808.72 meters)
- Lowest Point: Étang de Lavalduc (-10 meters)
- Coordinates: 47°N 2°E
- Time Zones: UTC+01:00 (CET), UTC+02:00 (CEST), and various others for overseas territories
- Driving Side: Right
- Electricity: 230 volts, 50 Hz; plugs: Europlug, Type E
- Calling Code: +33
- Internet TLD: .fr
- ISO Codes: FR (Alpha-2), FRA (Alpha-3), 250 (Numeric)
- GDP: $2.78 trillion USD (2022)
- Budget: €455.2 billion (2023)
- VAT Rates: 20% (standard), 10% (reduced), 5.5% (reduced), 2.1% (medication)
- Life Expectancy: 82 years (2022)
- HDI: 0.903 (2021), classified as "Very High"
- Retirement Age: 62 years (standard), 67 years (full rate)
- Marriageable Age: 18 years
- Age of Majority: 18 years
- Compulsory Education: Ages 6 to 16
- Emergency Numbers: 112 (general), 15 (medical), 17 (police), 18 (fire)
- UN Membership: Since October 24, 1945; permanent member of the Security Council
- EU Membership: Since March 25, 1957 (founding member)
- NATO Membership: Since April 4, 1949
- Nuclear Weapons: State possesses nuclear weapons (since 1960)
- IOC Code: FRA
- Vehicle Registration: F

#### Geography and Territory of France
Total area 643,801 square kilometres. Metropolitan France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Andorra; seas include English Channel, Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea. Highest point Mont Blanc 4,808.72 meters; lowest Étang de Lavalduc -10 meters. Geographic center 47°N 2°E. Overseas: Americas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon); Africa (Mayotte, Réunion, Scattered Islands in Indian Ocean); Oceania (French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna); Antarctica (Adélie Land).

#### Government and Politics of France
Unitary semi-presidential republic, constitution October 4, 1958 (Fifth Republic). Executive: President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu directing Government of the French Republic. Legislature: National Assembly (lower), Senate (upper). Judiciary: Court of Cassation (civil/criminal), Council of State (administrative), Constitutional Council. 18 regions: 12 metropolitan, 6 overseas.

#### Demographics and Society of France
Population 68,605,616 (January 1, 2025 estimate). Urban 55.4 million (2022), rural 12.5 million. Life expectancy 82 years (2022); birth rate 10.6 per 1,000, death rate 9.8 per 1,000 (2022). Languages: French official; regional Basque, Occitan, Catalan, Breton, Alsatian. Age of majority 18; marriageable age 18; compulsory education ages 6-16; retirement 62 standard, 67 full.

#### Economy and Finance of France
Nominal GDP $2.78 trillion USD (2022); budget €455.2 billion (2023). VAT 20% standard, 10% reduced, 5.5% reduced, 2.1% medication. Median income $30,364 USD. Currency Euro (€) since 1999 (replaced franc); CFP Franc in some territories. Central bank Bank of France. Public debt 117.4% GDP (Q3 2025).

#### Infrastructure and Standards of France
Time UTC+01:00 (CET), UTC+02:00 (CEST); overseas UTC-10:00 to +12:00. Drives right; speed limits 130 km/h highways (110 bad weather), 110 km/h dual carriageways, 90 km/h other roads, 50 km/h built-up. Electricity 230 V 50 Hz, Europlug/Type E. Calling +33; TLD .fr (.bzh Brittany, .corsica Corsica). ISO FR/FRA/250. Metric system.

#### Symbols and Culture of France
Flag tricolore blue-white-red. Motto "Liberté, égalité, fraternité". Anthem "La Marseillaise". Coat of arms French Republic de facto; Great Seal official documents. Holidays: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Easter Monday, May 1 Workers' Day, May 8 VE Day, Ascension, Whit Monday, July 14 Bastille, Aug 15 Assumption, Nov 1 All Saints', Nov 11 Armistice, Dec 25 Christmas.

#### International Relations and History of France
Founding EU 1957, UNSC permanent 1945, NATO 1949, G7/G20/WTO/Schengen/Council of Europe. Nuclear since 1960. Diplomatic ties worldwide including US, China, Russia, UK, Germany. Land borders 8 European + Brazil/Suriname via Guiana; maritime UK/Netherlands. History: West Francia 843 Treaty Verdun; First Empire 1804; regimes to Fifth Republic; Vichy WWII.

### Awards and Recognition
Aulnois-sous-Laon received Croix de guerre 1914–1918. This French military decoration has inception 1915-04-02T00:00:00Z, country France, sitelink_count 17.

## 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. [Source](https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k65296603)
18. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
19. GeoNames
20. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
21. [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)
22. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)