# Bellicourt

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q274699](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q274699)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellicourt)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bellicourt

## Summary
Bellicourt is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It belongs to the canton of Le Catelet and the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin. The settlement has a recorded population fluctuating between 560 and 680 residents across various counts, with coordinates at 49.961111111111 latitude and 3.2358333333333 longitude.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne department, France.
- **Administrative Divisions**: Part of canton of Le Catelet and arrondissement of Saint-Quentin.
- **Country Context**: Located in France, a country in Western Europe with overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania; inception tied to Treaty of Verdun (843-08-00, establishing West Francia), Francia (0481), and First French Empire (1804-05-18).
- **Population Figures**: 634.0, 614.0, 616.0, 602.0, 598.0, 624.0, 607.0, 640.0, 664.0, 680.0, 643.0, 635.0, 600.0, 587.0, 574.0, 561.0, 560.0.
- **Geographic Coordinates**: Latitude 49.961111111111, longitude 3.2358333333333.
- **Sitelink Count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Bellicourt.
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Aisne, France.
- **Awards**: Recipient of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration (inception 1915-04-02T00:00:00Z).
- **Related Entity**: Commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities (inception 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z).
- **Aisne Department**: Inception 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, sitelink count 104.
- **Canton of Le Catelet**: Sitelink count 15.
- **Arrondissement of Saint-Quentin**: Sitelink count 33.

## FAQs
**Where is Bellicourt located administratively?**  
Bellicourt sits within the Aisne department of France, specifically in the canton of Le Catelet and the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin. This positions it as a standard commune under French territorial organization.

**What are the population trends for Bellicourt?**  
Population records for Bellicourt show values of 634.0, 614.0, 616.0, 602.0, 598.0, 624.0, 607.0, 640.0, 664.0, 680.0, 643.0, 635.0, 600.0, 587.0, 574.0, 561.0, and 560.0 across different counts. These figures reflect a small-scale rural community typical of French communes.

**What award has Bellicourt received?**  
Bellicourt earned the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on April 2, 1915. This honor recognizes wartime contributions during World War I.

**What are the exact coordinates of Bellicourt?**  
The commune is positioned at latitude 49.961111111111 and longitude 3.2358333333333. These coordinates place it in northern France within the Aisne region.

## Why It Matters
Bellicourt exemplifies the foundational municipal structure of France, operating as a commune since the revolutionary reorganization of 1789, which decentralized governance into over 35,000 such units for local administration. Its placement in Aisne, a department formed in 1790, underscores the enduring Napoleonic-era framework that balances central authority with regional autonomy, enabling efficient service delivery in rural areas. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award highlights its historical role in national defense during World War I, contributing to France's resilience as a Western European power with global reach through overseas territories. With a population hovering around 560 to 680, Bellicourt represents the demographic stability of small communes that sustain France's cultural and agricultural heritage amid urbanization, preserving local identity within the semi-presidential republic's unitary state. Its Wikidata presence (48 sitelinks) and Wikipedia entry amplify its visibility in digital knowledge networks, aiding global understanding of French territorial subdivisions.

## Notable For
- Receipt of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, distinguishing it among communes for World War I military recognition.
- Precise coordinates (49.961111111111°N, 3.2358333333333°E) marking its distinct position in Aisne.
- Population range from 560.0 to 680.0, showcasing variability in a small French commune setting.
- Administrative ties to canton of Le Catelet (15 sitelinks) and arrondissement of Saint-Quentin (33 sitelinks), embedding it in layered French governance.
- 48 sitelinks across language versions, indicating broader international documentation than many peers.

## Body
### Location and Administrative Structure
Bellicourt functions as a commune in Aisne, a department of France with inception on 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z and 104 sitelinks. It falls under the canton of Le Catelet, which has 15 sitelinks, and the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin, with 33 sitelinks. This aligns with the commune of France model, a territorial subdivision for municipalities established around 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z.

France, its enclosing country, spans Western Europe primarily, with extensions via overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Key French markers include inception points: 0843-08-00 via Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 0481 for Francia, and 1804-05-18 for the First French Empire.

### Demographics
Population data for Bellicourt lists: 634.0, 614.0, 616.0, 602.0, 598.0, 624.0, 607.0, 640.0, 664.0, 680.0, 643.0, 635.0, 600.0, 587.0, 574.0, 561.0, 560.0. These figures capture shifts over time in this small commune.

### Geography
Coordinates pinpoint Bellicourt at latitude 49.961111111111 and longitude 3.2358333333333.

### Awards and Recognition
Bellicourt holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration from 1915-04-02T00:00:00Z with 17 sitelinks.

### Digital and Knowledge Representation
The entity carries a sitelink count of 48, with Wikipedia title Bellicourt and Wikidata description "commune in Aisne, France."

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
3. INSEE code
4. répertoire géographique des communes
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. Annuaire de service-public.fr
7. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
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)
12. Populations légales 2019
13. Populations légales 2020
14. Populations légales 2021
15. Populations de référence 2022
16. Populations de référence 2023
17. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
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)