# Barzy-sur-Marne

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q864409](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q864409)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barzy-sur-Marne)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/barzy-sur-marne

## Summary
Barzy-sur-Marne is a commune in the Aisne department of France, also known simply as Barzy. It lies along the Marne River within the arrondissement of Château-Thierry and was formerly part of the canton of Condé-en-Brie until March 2015. The commune has received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration awarded on April 2, 1915.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne, France; territorial subdivision as a commune of France (inception: 1789).
- **Department**: Aisne (department of France, inception: March 4, 1790).
- **Arrondissement**: Château-Thierry (arrondissement of France).
- **Former Canton**: Condé-en-Brie (canton of France, until March 2015).
- **River Association**: Located along the Marne River (river in France).
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception: April 2, 1915).
- **Aliases**: Barzy.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.080277777778, longitude 3.5591666666667.
- **Population Figures**: 385.0, 382.0, 396.0, 384.0, 388.0, 231.0, 248.0, 316.0, 359.0, 356.0, 376.0, 386.0, 391.0, 391.0, 392.0, 399.0, 380.0.
- **Sitelink Count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Barzy-sur-Marne.
- **Country Context**: France (country in Western Europe and overseas territories, inception points: 843-08 via Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire).

## FAQs
**Where is Barzy-sur-Marne located administratively?**  
Barzy-sur-Marne sits in the Aisne department, within the arrondissement of Château-Thierry. It belonged to the canton of Condé-en-Brie until that canton's dissolution in March 2015.

**What award has Barzy-sur-Marne received?**  
The commune earned the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration established on April 2, 1915, recognizing contributions during World War I.

**What are the population trends for Barzy-sur-Marne?**  
Recorded populations include 385.0, 382.0, 396.0, 384.0, 388.0, 231.0, 248.0, 316.0, 359.0, 356.0, 376.0, 386.0, 391.0 (twice), 392.0, 399.0, and 380.0 across various censuses.

**How does Barzy-sur-Marne connect to the Marne River?**  
It is one of multiple communes along the Marne River in Aisne, alongside Crouttes-sur-Marne, Azy-sur-Marne, Passy-sur-Marne, Romeny-sur-Marne, Charly-sur-Marne, Essômes-sur-Marne, Chézy-sur-Marne, and Étampes-sur-Marne.

**What are the geographic coordinates of Barzy-sur-Marne?**  
The commune is positioned at latitude 49.080277777778 and longitude 3.5591666666667.

## Why It Matters
Barzy-sur-Marne exemplifies the network of small communes that define rural France, particularly those shaped by the Marne River's path through Aisne and beyond. Its Croix de guerre 1914–1918 honors wartime resilience, linking it to France's national history of military valor amid World War I battles near the Marne. As part of Aisne's administrative fabric—under Château-Thierry arrondissement and once Condé-en-Brie canton—it contributes to the department's role in Hauts-de-France, sustaining local identity tied to the river that names four departments (Marne, Haute-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, Val-de-Marne). Population stability around 380-400 residents underscores enduring community ties in a nation of 68 million, where such communes preserve France's decentralized structure post-1789 Revolution. Its "sur-Marne" suffix highlights riverine geography influencing infrastructure like Paris's quai de la Marne (from 1802), fostering regional connectivity from rural east to urban west.

## Notable For
- Receipt of Croix de guerre 1914–1918 for World War I service.
- Position among Aisne's Marne River communes, including Crouttes-sur-Marne, Azy-sur-Marne, and Chézy-sur-Marne.
- Former inclusion in Condé-en-Brie canton until its 2015 end.
- Placement in Château-Thierry arrondissement.
- Alias "Barzy" alongside full name Barzy-sur-Marne.
- 48 sitelinks across language versions.
- Wikipedia entry under "Barzy-sur-Marne."
- Varied population records peaking at 399.0 and dipping to 231.0.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Barzy-sur-Marne occupies coordinates at latitude 49.080277777778 and longitude 3.5591666666667. It qualifies as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision type established in 1789. The Marne River defines its setting, flowing through or beside it as one of many such communes.

### Administrative Divisions
The commune falls under Aisne department, formed on March 4, 1790. It resides in Château-Thierry arrondissement. Until March 2015, it belonged to Condé-en-Brie canton. These layers fit within France's structure: a semi-presidential republic with 18 regions, including metropolitan and overseas areas.

### River Association and Related Communes
Barzy-sur-Marne aligns with the Marne River, a major watercourse in France at coordinates like 47.818333333333, 5.35 and 48.816388888889, 2.4108333333333. In Aisne, fellow "sur-Marne" communes include Crouttes-sur-Marne, Azy-sur-Marne, Passy-sur-Marne, Romeny-sur-Marne, Charly-sur-Marne, Essômes-sur-Marne, Chézy-sur-Marne, and Étampes-sur-Marne. The river names departments: Marne (1790-03-04), Haute-Marne (1790-03-04), Seine-et-Marne (1790-03-04), Val-de-Marne (1968-01-01). Paris links via quai de la Marne (1802-01-01).

### Awards and Recognition
Barzy-sur-Marne holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, instituted April 2, 1915, as a French military decoration.

### Demographics
Population data spans 385.0, 382.0, 396.0, 384.0, 388.0, 231.0, 248.0, 316.0, 359.0, 356.0, 376.0, 386.0, 391.0, 391.0, 392.0, 399.0, 380.0. This reflects trends in a commune within France's 68,605,616 residents (2025 estimate).

### Digital and Reference Presence
It carries 48 sitelinks and Wikipedia title "Barzy-sur-Marne." Wikidata describes it as "commune in Aisne, France." Alias: Barzy.

### Broader French Context
France, its enclosing country, traces to 843 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), 1804-05-18 (First French Empire). Aisne integrates into this unitary state with bicameral Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Overseas territories extend to Americas (French Guiana), Africa (Mayotte), Oceania (New Caledonia). Marne River communes span departments like Seine-Saint-Denis (Neuilly-sur-Marne), Val-de-Marne (Champigny-sur-Marne, population 78,072 in 2023).

## References

1. [Sandre](https://www.sandre.eaufrance.fr/geo/CoursEau/F---0100)
2. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
3. INSEE code
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5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. Annuaire de service-public.fr
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8. Populations légales 2016
9. Populations légales 2017
10. Populations légales 2018
11. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
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13. Populations légales 2020
14. Populations légales 2021
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16. Populations de référence 2023
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