# Bézu-le-Guéry

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q864726](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q864726)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bézu-le-Guéry)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b-zu-le-gu-ry

## Summary
Bézu-le-Guéry is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It lies within the arrondissement of Château-Thierry and belonged to the canton of Charly-sur-Marne until March 2015. Known also as Bézu, the commune features coordinates at 49.007777777778° N, 3.225° E and maintains a website at https://communaute-charlysurmarne.fr/Bezu-le-Guery.

## Key Facts
- Wikidata description: commune in Aisne, France
- Aliases: Bézu
- Website: https://communaute-charlysurmarne.fr/Bezu-le-Guery
- Population figures (various years): 262.0, 260.0, 265.0, 260.0, 258.0, 153.0, 121.0, 138.0, 165.0, 204.0, 238.0, 259.0, 257.0, 255.0, 252.0, 250.0, 248.0
- Coordinates: latitude 49.007777777778, longitude 3.225
- Sitelink count: 48
- Wikipedia title: Bézu-le-Guéry
- Located in France (country: France; inception values: 0843-08-00 with qualifiers West Francia and Treaty of Verdun, 0481 with qualifier Francia, 1804-05-18 with qualifier First French Empire; sitelink count: 409)
- Located in Aisne (department of France; inception: 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z; country: ; sitelink count: 104)
- Located in canton of Charly-sur-Marne (canton of France until March 2015; country: ; sitelink count: 15)
- Located in arrondissement of Château-Thierry (arrondissement of France; country: ; sitelink count: 34)
- Related to commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities; inception: 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z; country: ; sitelink count: 83)

## FAQs
**Where is Bézu-le-Guéry administratively positioned?**  
Bézu-le-Guéry sits in the Aisne department, within the arrondissement of Château-Thierry, and formed part of the canton of Charly-sur-Marne prior to March 2015. All these divisions operate under the national framework of France.

**What population data exists for Bézu-le-Guéry?**  
Records show populations of 262.0, 260.0, 265.0, 260.0, 258.0, 153.0, 121.0, 138.0, 165.0, 204.0, 238.0, 259.0, 257.0, 255.0, 252.0, 250.0, and 248.0 across different periods. These figures reflect demographic shifts in this small commune.

**What are the geographic coordinates and online presence of Bézu-le-Guéry?**  
The commune centers at latitude 49.007777777778 and longitude 3.225. Its official website appears at https://communaute-charlysurmarne.fr/Bezu-le-Guery.

**How does Bézu-le-Guéry connect to broader French territorial structures?**  
As a commune of France since 1789, Bézu-le-Guéry exemplifies municipal subdivisions. It links to Aisne department (established 1790-03-04), with 104 sitelinks, and other units like the former canton (15 sitelinks) and arrondissement (34 sitelinks).

## Why It Matters
Bézu-le-Guéry serves as a foundational unit in France's decentralized municipal system, embodying the commune structure introduced in 1789 to manage local governance, services, and community needs across the nation's 643,801 square kilometers. Its position in Aisne department and arrondissement of Château-Thierry integrates it into regional administration, while its fluctuating population from peaks near 265 to lows of 121 highlights rural demographic dynamics amid France's urbanizing trends, where 55.4 million live in cities versus 12.5 million rurally. By belonging to metropolitan France in Western Europe, it contributes to a global power's local fabric, supporting cultural heritage, economic stability (tied to France's $2.78 trillion GDP), and international roles like UN Security Council veto power, ensuring small locales like this sustain the republic's "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" principles through everyday administration and preservation of traditions.

## Notable For
- Alias usage as Bézu, simplifying local references.
- Dedicated community website at https://communaute-charlysurmarne.fr/Bezu-le-Guery for inter-communal services.
- Marked population variability, ranging from 121.0 to 265.0 across 17 recorded points.
- Precise coordinates at 49.007777777778° N, 3.225° E, aiding geographic precision.
- 48 sitelinks across platforms, indicating moderate online documentation.
- Placement in Aisne department from its 1790 inception.
- Historical tie to canton of Charly-sur-Marne, dissolved in March 2015.
- Role within arrondissement of Château-Thierry for regional coordination.
- Exemplar of French communes established post-1789 Revolution.

## Body

### Administrative Structure and Relations
Bézu-le-Guéry functions as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception on 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z in country  and sitelink count of 83. It resides in Aisne, a department of France with inception +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, country , and sitelink count 104. The commune falls under arrondissement of Château-Thierry, an arrondissement of France in country  with sitelink count 34. Until March 2015, it belonged to canton of Charly-sur-Marne, a canton of France in country  with sitelink count 15.

### Geographic Position
Bézu-le-Guéry occupies coordinates latitude 49.007777777778, longitude 3.225. This places it within metropolitan France in Western Europe.

### Demographic Profile
Population records for Bézu-le-Guéry list 262.0, 260.0, 265.0, 260.0, 258.0, 153.0, 121.0, 138.0, 165.0, 204.0, 238.0, 259.0, 257.0, 255.0, 252.0, 250.0, 248.0. These indicate trends in a rural setting.

### Location in France
France contains Bézu-le-Guéry as a country primarily in Western Europe, extending to other continents via overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Official name stands as République française (French Republic). Capital resides in Paris. Population reaches 68,605,616 (2025 estimate). Area covers 643,801 square kilometres. Government operates as semi-presidential system, unitary state, republic. Head of state is Emmanuel Macron (President of the French Republic). Head of government is Sébastien Lecornu (Prime Minister). Legislature functions as bicameral Parliament with National Assembly and Senate. Official language is French. Currency uses Euro (EUR) in metropolitan France and CFP Franc in overseas territories. Motto declares "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" (Liberty, equality, fraternity). National anthem is "La Marseillaise". Flag displays Tricolore (blue, white, red). Independence or founding traces to Treaty of Verdun (843 AD) establishing West Francia and First French Empire (1804). Continents include Europe (metropolitan), Americas, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica (via overseas territories). Borders touch Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland, plus Brazil and Suriname via French Guiana, and Netherlands via Sint Maarten. Highest point is Mont Blanc (4,808.72 meters). Lowest point is Étang de Lavalduc (-10 meters). Coordinates center at 47°N 2°E. Time zones apply UTC+01:00 (CET), UTC+02:00 (CEST), and others for overseas. Driving side is right. Electricity supplies 230 volts, 50 Hz with Europlug, Type E. Calling code is +33. Internet TLD is .fr. ISO codes are FR (Alpha-2), FRA (Alpha-3), 250 (Numeric). GDP measures $2.78 trillion USD (2022). Budget totals €455.2 billion (2023). VAT rates include 20% (standard), 10% (reduced), 5.5% (reduced), 2.1% (medication). Life expectancy hits 82 years (2022). HDI scores 0.903 (2021), "Very High". Retirement age sets at 62 years (standard), 67 years (full rate). Marriageable age is 18 years. Age of majority is 18 years. Compulsory education spans ages 6 to 16. Emergency numbers are 112 (general), 15 (medical), 17 (police), 18 (fire). UN membership dates to October 24, 1945 as permanent Security Council member. EU membership began March 25, 1957 as founding member. NATO membership started April 4, 1949. Nuclear weapons exist since 1960. IOC code is FRA. Vehicle registration uses F. Inception holds values 0843-08-00 (qualifiers West Francia, Treaty of Verdun), 0481 (qualifier Francia), 1804-05-18 (qualifier First French Empire). Sitelink count reaches 409.

France maintains semi-presidential republic as unitary state with decentralized administration. Executive shares between President as head of state and Prime Minister as head of government. Bicameral Parliament includes National Assembly (lower) and Senate (upper). Judiciary features Court of Cassation for civil/criminal, Council of State for administrative, Constitutional Council for review. Divisions span 18 administrative regions: 12 metropolitan, 6 overseas. Population estimate hits 68,605,616 on January 1, 2025. Urban population neared 55.4 million in 2022 against 12.5 million rural. Life expectancy at birth is 82 years (2022). Birth rate stands at 10.6 per 1,000, death rate 9.8 per 1,000 (2022). Regional languages encompass Basque, Occitan, Catalan, Breton, Alsatian. Economy mixes with nominal GDP $2.78 trillion USD (2022). Government budget was €455.2 billion (2023). Median income approximates $30,364 USD. Currency Euro replaced French franc in 1999; CFP Franc in select overseas. Central bank is Bank of France. Public debt hit 117.4% of GDP in Q3 2025. Time zones range UTC+01:00 (CET) to UTC+02:00 (CEST) metropolitan, UTC-10:00 (French Polynesia) to UTC+12:00 (Wallis and Futuna) overseas. Speed limits set 130 km/h highways (110 km/h bad weather), 110 km/h dual carriageways, 90 km/h other roads, 50 km/h built-up. Regional TLDs include .bzh (Brittany), .corsica (Corsica). Public holidays list New Year's Day (January 1), Easter Monday, May 1 (Workers' Day), May 8 (VE Day), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, July 14 (Bastille), August 15 (Assumption), November 1 (All Saints'), November 11 (Armistice), December 25 (Christmas). International memberships cover EU founding (1957), UN Security Council permanent (1945), NATO (1949), G7, G20, WTO, Schengen, Council of Europe. Nuclear status from 1960. Historical roots in Treaty of Verdun (843) for West Francia, 1804 Empire; post-WWII Fifth Republic from 1958 constitution October 4. Borders include eight European land neighbors, maritime with UK, Netherlands. Overseas territories: Americas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon); Africa (Mayotte, Réunion, Scattered Islands Indian Ocean); Oceania (French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna); Antarctica (Adélie Land). Metric system applies.

## References

1. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
2. INSEE code
3. répertoire géographique des communes
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
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6. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
7. Populations légales 2016
8. Populations légales 2017
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11. Populations légales 2019
12. Populations légales 2020
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15. Populations de référence 2023
16. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
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18. GeoNames
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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)