# Autreville

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q990728](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q990728)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autreville,_Aisne)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/autreville-q990728-2

## Summary
Autreville is a commune in the Aisne department of France, specifically within the arrondissement of Laon. It is a territorial subdivision classified as a commune of France. The settlement has coordinates at latitude 49.584722222222 and longitude 3.2402777777778, with a sitelink count of 48 and Wikipedia title "Autreville, Aisne".

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne, France; also a commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception 1789).
- **Location**: Department of Aisne (inception March 4, 1790); arrondissement of Laon.
- **Country Context**: Located in France (country in Western Europe and other continents via overseas territories; inception values: 843-08 for West Francia via Treaty of Verdun, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire; sitelink count 409).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.584722222222, longitude 3.2402777777778.
- **Population Figures**: 827.0, 816.0, 828.0, 814.0, 807.0, 589.0, 621.0, 579.0, 749.0, 760.0, 820.0, 824.0, 807.0, 815.0, 805.0, 791.0, 777.0.
- **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 "Autreville, Aisne".

## FAQs
**Where is Autreville located and what is its administrative structure?**  
Autreville is situated in the Aisne department of France, within the arrondissement of Laon. It functions as a commune of France, a standard territorial subdivision for municipalities established since 1789.

**What are the population trends for Autreville?**  
Recorded population figures for Autreville include 827.0, 816.0, 828.0, 814.0, 807.0, 589.0, 621.0, 579.0, 749.0, 760.0, 820.0, 824.0, 807.0, 815.0, 805.0, 791.0, and 777.0 across various points.

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

**What are the geographic coordinates of Autreville?**  
The precise coordinates are latitude 49.584722222222 and longitude 3.2402777777778.

## Why It Matters
Autreville represents a typical yet distinctly recognized commune within France's administrative framework, embodying the municipal governance model that has structured the nation's local territories since 1789. Its placement in Aisne and the arrondissement of Laon ties it to the broader departmental system born in 1790, contributing to France's decentralized unitary state. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award underscores its historical role in national defense during World War I, highlighting how small communes like Autreville participated in France's military legacy amid global conflicts. Population fluctuations from highs like 828.0 to lows like 579.0 reflect demographic shifts in rural French areas, informing regional planning in a country with 68 million residents. As part of France—a UN Security Council permanent member, EU founder, and nuclear power—Autreville exemplifies the grassroots level of a globally influential republic, where local entities support national cultural, economic, and political clout. Its 48 sitelinks and dedicated Wikipedia page ensure visibility in digital knowledge networks, aiding research into French communal life.

## Notable For
- Receipt of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a prestigious French military honor from World War I.
- Series of documented population metrics, ranging from 589.0 to 828.0, tracking local demographic history.
- Precise geographic positioning at 49.584722222222° N, 3.2402777777778° E within Aisne's arrondissement of Laon.
- 48 sitelinks across platforms, indicating strong online documentation for a small commune.
- Status as a commune of France, aligning with the 1789 inception of this municipal subdivision type.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Autreville occupies a position in the Aisne department of France. Its exact coordinates are latitude 49.584722222222 and longitude 3.2402777777778. This places it within the arrondissement of Laon. Aisne itself is a department of France, established on March 4, 1790. The commune fits into France's metropolitan structure in Western Europe.

France, the parent country, spans 643,801 square kilometers primarily in Western Europe. It borders Belgium, among others, and extends to overseas territories. Autreville's location leverages France's coordinates around 47°N 2°E, though its own are more northerly.

### Administrative Status
Autreville is classified as a commune in Aisne, France. It belongs to the category of commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception in 1789. The arrondissement of Laon provides further sub-departmental organization. This mirrors France's 18 administrative regions, including those in metropolitan areas.

### Population and Demographics
Population data for Autreville lists: 827.0, 816.0, 828.0, 814.0, 807.0, 589.0, 621.0, 579.0, 749.0, 760.0, 820.0, 824.0, 807.0, 815.0, 805.0, 791.0, 777.0. These figures capture historical variations. As part of France's 68,605,616 residents (2025 estimate), it contributes to a highly urbanized nation, though specifics align with rural commune patterns.

### Awards and Recognition
Autreville holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918. This French military decoration dates to April 2, 1915. It signifies commendation for actions in World War I, linking the commune to France's military history.

### Digital and Knowledge Presence
The entity has a sitelink count of 48. Its Wikipedia title is "Autreville, Aisne". The Wikidata description reads: "commune in Aisne, France". This integrates with France's own 409 sitelinks.

### Connections to France
France provides overarching context: inception tied to 843-08 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and 1804-05-18 (First French Empire). As a semi-presidential republic, France's structure—from Paris capital to euro currency—encompasses Autreville. National symbols like the tricolore flag and "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" motto apply. France's global roles, including UN Security Council permanence since 1945 and nuclear status since 1960, frame the commune's national affiliation. Aisne's inception in 1790 and Laon arrondissement's French context reinforce this hierarchy.

## 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)