# Billy-sur-Aisne

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q851779](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q851779)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy-sur-Aisne)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/billy-sur-aisne

## Summary
Billy-sur-Aisne is a commune in the Aisne department of France, located in the arrondissement of Soissons and the canton of Soissons-Sud. It lies along the Aisne river, a tributary of the Oise, at coordinates 49.356111111111° N, 3.3830555555556° E. 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 department, France; also a commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities since 1789).
- **Administrative Divisions**: Part of arrondissement of Soissons (arrondissement of France in Aisne department, sitelink_count: 34); canton of Soissons-Sud (administrative division in northern France, sitelink_count: 13).
- **Location and Coordinates**: France (country in Western Europe and overseas territories, inception qualifiers: 843-08 via Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire, sitelink_count: 409); Aisne department (department of France since 1790-03-04, sitelink_count: 104); along Aisne river (tributary of Oise in France, sitelink_count: 54).
- **Aliases**: Billy sur Aisne.
- **Population Figures**: 1143.0, 1170.0, 1183.0, 1154.0, 1146.0, 1160.0, 1256.0, 1338.0, 1279.0, 1189.0, 1119.0, 1102.0, 1148.0, 1146.0, 1151.0, 1141.0, 1130.0.
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception 1915-04-02, sitelink_count: 17).
- **Digital Presence**: Wikipedia title: Billy-sur-Aisne; Wikidata description: commune in Aisne, France; sitelink_count: 48.

## FAQs
**Where is Billy-sur-Aisne located, and what are its administrative affiliations?**  
Billy-sur-Aisne sits in the Aisne department of France, within the arrondissement of Soissons and canton of Soissons-Sud. It aligns with France's commune structure, established as a territorial subdivision in 1789.

**What is the connection between Billy-sur-Aisne and the Aisne river?**  
The commune lies along the Aisne river, which flows as a tributary of the Oise through the Aisne department and nearby areas like Vailly-sur-Aisne, Condé-sur-Aisne, and Missy-sur-Aisne. This positioning ties it to the region's hydrology and communes such as Rilly-sur-Aisne and Terron-sur-Aisne.

**What population data exists for Billy-sur-Aisne?**  
Recorded populations include 1143.0, 1170.0, 1183.0, 1154.0, 1146.0, 1160.0, 1256.0, 1338.0, 1279.0, 1189.0, 1119.0, 1102.0, 1148.0, 1146.0, 1151.0, 1141.0, and 1130.0. These figures reflect variations over time in this Aisne commune.

**What award has Billy-sur-Aisne received, and what is its background?**  
It earned the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on April 2, 1915. This recognition highlights its role during World War I in the context of France's military history.

**How does Billy-sur-Aisne relate to broader French entities like departments and rivers?**  
As a commune in Aisne department (formed March 4, 1790), it connects to the Aisne river passing through multiple sites including Billy-sur-Aisne itself, alongside the national framework of France with its European and overseas reach.

## Why It Matters
Billy-sur-Aisne represents a foundational unit in France's administrative mosaic as a commune in the Aisne department, embodying the decentralized structure of a unitary semi-presidential republic that influences local governance, hydrology, and community life in northern France. Its position along the Aisne river integrates it into the region's water systems, supporting infrastructure and linking it to neighboring communes like Missy-sur-Aisne and Vic-sur-Aisne, which rely on such waterways for development and identity. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award underscores its historical resilience during World War I, connecting it to France's legacy of military honors and national defense, while its population trends from 1130.0 to 1338.0 reflect demographic shifts in rural northern France amid broader national patterns of urbanization and economic integration within the European Union. This commune's ties to arrondissements and cantons amplify its role in regional planning, contributing to the Aisne department's establishment in 1790 and France's overarching territorial evolution from West Francia in 843.

## Notable For
- Position along the Aisne river, distinguishing it among communes like Vailly-sur-Aisne, Brienne-sur-Aisne, and Savigny-sur-Aisne that share this hydrological path.
- Receipt of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a specific World War I military decoration shared with other honored French sites.
- Specific coordinates at 49.356111111111° N, 3.3830555555556° E, marking its precise place in northern France's landscape.
- Population variability peaking at 1338.0 and dipping to 1130.0, highlighting demographic uniqueness in Aisne.
- Alias "Billy sur Aisne," reflecting linguistic and naming conventions in French communes.
- Sitelink_count of 48, indicating robust digital representation compared to similar small entities.
- Integration into arrondissement of Soissons (sitelink_count: 34) and canton of Soissons-Sud (sitelink_count: 13), setting it apart in administrative granularity.

## Body
### Geography and Location
Billy-sur-Aisne occupies coordinates 49.356111111111° N, 3.3830555555556° E in northern France. It forms part of the Aisne department, established on March 4, 1790. The commune aligns with France, a nation spanning Western Europe and overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania, with inception tied to 843-08 via the Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 481 for Francia, and 1804-05-18 for the First French Empire.

### Administrative Structure
As a commune of France, it dates to the territorial subdivision system from 1789. Billy-sur-Aisne belongs to the arrondissement of Soissons, an arrondissement in Aisne with sitelink_count: 34. It also falls under the canton of Soissons-Sud, an administrative division in northern France with sitelink_count: 13. These layers embed it within Aisne department's framework (sitelink_count: 104).

### River and Hydrological Ties
The Aisne river, a tributary of the Oise, flows through Billy-sur-Aisne. This river traverses Aisne department and parts of Ardennes and Oise departments. Communes along its course include Vailly-sur-Aisne, Condé-sur-Aisne, Brienne-sur-Aisne, Celles-sur-Aisne, Nanteuil-sur-Aisne, Berneuil-sur-Aisne, Savigny-sur-Aisne, Villeneuve-sur-Aisne, Rilly-sur-Aisne, Missy-sur-Aisne, Terron-sur-Aisne, and Vic-sur-Aisne. The river supports regional geography and infrastructure.

### Demographics
Population records for Billy-sur-Aisne list: 1143.0, 1170.0, 1183.0, 1154.0, 1146.0, 1160.0, 1256.0, 1338.0, 1279.0, 1189.0, 1119.0, 1102.0, 1148.0, 1146.0, 1151.0, 1141.0, 1130.0. These figures capture fluctuations in this riverside commune.

### Awards and Recognition
Billy-sur-Aisne holds the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, instituted on April 2, 1915, as a French military decoration (sitelink_count: 17). This award links it to France's World War I commemorations.

### Digital and Naming Properties
Known by Wikipedia title Billy-sur-Aisne and alias Billy sur Aisne. Wikidata describes it as "commune in Aisne, France" with sitelink_count: 48.

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