# Blérancourt

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q669867](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q669867)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blérancourt)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bl-rancourt

## Summary
Blérancourt is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It is located at approximately 49.516111111111 latitude and 3.1505555555556 longitude and is associated with local administrative units including the arrondissement of Laon. The commune is linked to the Château de Blérancourt and has been recognized with the Croix de guerre 1914–1918.

## Key Facts
- Blérancourt is a **commune in Aisne, France** (Wikidata description: “commune in Aisne, France”).
- Country: **France**.
- Department: **Aisne** (a department of France; inception **1790-03-04**).
- Arrondissement: **arrondissement of Laon** (arrondissement of France).
- Canton association: **canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique** (a canton of France **until March 2015**).
- Coordinates: **49.516111111111, 3.1505555555556** (lat, lon).
- Official website: **http://www.mairiedeblerancourt.jimdo.com**.
- Wikipedia title: **“Blérancourt”**.
- Sitelink count: **47**.
- Population values (multiple recorded figures): **945.0; 1115.0; 1162.0; 1177.0; 1193.0; 1212.0; 1236.0; 1245.0; 1250.0; 1252.0; 1261.0; 1270.0; 1290.0; 1295.0; 1298.0; 1306.0; 1325.0**.
- Related landmark: **Château de Blérancourt**, a **castle in France**.
- Award/recognition: **Croix de guerre 1914–1918** (a French military decoration; inception **1915-04-02**; country **France**).
- Classification connection: Blérancourt is part of the broader concept **“commune of France”** (France territorial subdivision for municipalities; inception **1789**; country **France**).

## FAQs

**Where is Blérancourt located?**  
Blérancourt is in France, within the Aisne department. Its coordinates are approximately 49.516111111111 (latitude) and 3.1505555555556 (longitude).

**What type of place is Blérancourt?**  
Blérancourt is a commune, which is a municipal territorial subdivision in France (a “commune of France”). The commune structure is tied to France’s municipal system established in 1789 (as given for the “commune of France” entity).

**What administrative areas is Blérancourt associated with?**  
Blérancourt is associated with the arrondissement of Laon. It is also linked to the canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, which is described as a canton of France until March 2015.

**Does Blérancourt have an official website?**  
Yes. The listed website for Blérancourt is http://www.mairiedeblerancourt.jimdo.com.

**What notable site is connected to Blérancourt?**  
Blérancourt is connected to the Château de Blérancourt. This site is identified as a castle in France.

**Has Blérancourt received any awards or recognition?**  
Yes. Blérancourt is associated with the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration that was instituted on 1915-04-02.

**What population figures are available for Blérancourt?**  
The source material provides multiple population values rather than a single figure. These include values ranging from 945.0 up to 1325.0 (with intermediate values such as 1236.0, 1298.0, and 1306.0).

## Why It Matters
Blérancourt matters as a defined unit of local government in France’s municipal system, explicitly identified as a commune within the Aisne department. Its placement within France’s administrative geography—linked to the arrondissement of Laon and historically tied to the canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique (until March 2015)—situates it within the country’s layered territorial organization.

The commune is also relevant for cultural and historical reference through its connection to the Château de Blérancourt, a named castle in France. Additionally, the association with the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 indicates formal recognition connected to a major French military decoration, making Blérancourt notable beyond purely administrative classification.

## Notable For
- Being a **commune in Aisne, France**.
- Association with the **Château de Blérancourt** (a castle in France).
- Connection to the **Croix de guerre 1914–1918** (French military decoration; instituted 1915-04-02).
- Located within the **arrondissement of Laon**.
- Linked to the **canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique** (canton of France until March 2015).
- Having a documented set of **multiple population values** (945.0 to 1325.0 in the provided list).
- Having an official website listed as **http://www.mairiedeblerancourt.jimdo.com**.

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Blérancourt is identified as a **commune in Aisne, France**. In the provided related entities, it aligns with the broader administrative concept **“commune of France”**, described as France’s territorial subdivision for municipalities (with an inception given as **1789**, and country **France**).

### Geographic Location
The commune has explicit geographic coordinates:
- Latitude: **49.516111111111**
- Longitude: **3.1505555555556**

It is located in **France**, which is described in the source material as a country located primarily in Western Europe and also present on other continents through overseas territories.

### Administrative Context (Department, Arrondissement, Canton)
Blérancourt is situated within several French administrative layers mentioned in the source material:

- **Department: Aisne**
  - Aisne is a **department of France**.
  - Inception date provided for Aisne: **1790-03-04**.

- **Arrondissement: arrondissement of Laon**
  - The arrondissement of Laon is an **arrondissement of France** (country: France).

- **Canton: canton of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique**
  - Described as a **canton of France (until March 2015)**.
  - This indicates a time-bounded administrative association as stated in the source material.

### Population (Recorded Values)
The source material lists multiple population figures for Blérancourt (no single year-to-value mapping is provided). The values included are:
- **945.0**
- **1115.0**
- **1162.0**
- **1177.0**
- **1193.0**
- **1212.0**
- **1236.0**
- **1245.0**
- **1250.0**
- **1252.0**
- **1261.0**
- **1270.0**
- **1290.0**
- **1295.0**
- **1298.0**
- **1306.0**
- **1325.0**

### Web and Reference Identifiers
Blérancourt has the following reference and presence indicators in the provided data:
- Official website: **http://www.mairiedeblerancourt.jimdo.com**
- Wikipedia title: **Blérancourt**
- Sitelink count: **47**

### Related Sites and Landmarks
A named related entity is:
- **Château de Blérancourt**
  - Described as a **castle in France**.

### Awards and Recognition
Blérancourt is associated with:
- **Croix de guerre 1914–1918**
  - Identified as a **French military decoration**.
  - Inception date provided: **1915-04-02**.
  - Country: **France**.

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