# Dammard

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q513192](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q513192)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dammard)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dammard

## Summary
Dammard is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It is situated within the arrondissement of Soissons and the arrondissement of Château-Thierry, and was previously part of the canton of Neuilly-Saint-Front until March 2015. The commune has a recorded sitelink count of 48 and a Wikipedia title of Dammard.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne department, France; type of commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities since 1789.
- **Administrative Divisions**: Located in arrondissement of Soissons (arrondissement of France in Aisne department, sitelink count 34); arrondissement of Château-Thierry (arrondissement of France, sitelink count 34); former canton of Neuilly-Saint-Front (canton of France until March 2015, sitelink count 15).
- **Parent Entities**: Aisne (department of France, inception March 4, 1790); France (country in Western Europe and overseas territories, inception dates including 843-08 via Treaty of Verdun for West Francia, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire, sitelink count 409).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.144722222222, longitude 3.1977777777778.
- **Population Figures**: 401.0, 396.0, 379.0, 370.0, 461.0, 421.0, 373.0, 441.0, 418.0, 419.0, 411.0, 387.0, 370.0, 372.0, 372.0, 375.0, 378.0.
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception April 2, 1915).
- **Wikidata Details**: Sitelink count 48; description "commune in Aisne, France"; Wikipedia title "Dammard".

## FAQs
**Where is Dammard located administratively?**  
Dammard sits in the Aisne department of France, specifically within the arrondissement of Soissons and the arrondissement of Château-Thierry. It belonged to the canton of Neuilly-Saint-Front until that canton's dissolution in March 2015.

**What are the population trends for Dammard?**  
Recorded population levels for Dammard include 401.0, 396.0, 379.0, 370.0, 461.0, 421.0, 373.0, 441.0, 418.0, 419.0, 411.0, 387.0, 370.0, 372.0, 372.0, 375.0, and 378.0 across various censuses.

**What recognition has Dammard received?**  
Dammard was awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration established on April 2, 1915, for contributions during World War I.

**How does Dammard connect to broader French structures?**  
As a commune of France, Dammard forms part of the territorial subdivisions for municipalities introduced in 1789, nested under Aisne department (from March 4, 1790) and ultimately France with its layered historical inceptions from 481, 843, and 1804.

## Why It Matters
Dammard exemplifies the foundational municipal layer of French administration as a commune, directly embodying the territorial subdivisions that have structured local governance since 1789. Its placement in Aisne, with ties to key arrondissements like Soissons and Château-Thierry, integrates it into the departmental framework established in 1790, enabling localized decision-making within France's unitary semi-presidential republic. The commune's receipt of the Croix de guerre 1914–1918 underscores its historical role in national defense during World War I, contributing to France's legacy as a permanent UN Security Council member and nuclear power. Population data spanning 370 to 461 residents highlights demographic stability in rural settings, reflecting broader trends in metropolitan France's 68 million inhabitants. With precise coordinates at 49.1447°N, 3.1978°E, Dammard anchors community life near Paris-influenced regions, supporting France's decentralized administration across 18 regions while linking to the nation's global reach via overseas territories.

## Notable For
- Award of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a distinction for World War I service shared by select French communes.
- Historical tie to canton of Neuilly-Saint-Front, dissolved in March 2015 as part of cantonal reforms.
- Sitelink count of 48, indicating solid digital documentation across language editions.
- Wikipedia title "Dammard," serving as primary English reference point.
- Population variability from 370.0 low to 461.0 high, showcasing resilience in a small commune context.
- Precise geographic positioning at lat 49.144722222222, lon 3.1977777777778 within Aisne's arrondissements.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Dammard occupies coordinates at latitude 49.144722222222 and longitude 3.1977777777778. It functions as a commune in the Aisne department of France.

### Administrative Structure
Dammard belongs to the arrondissement of Soissons, an arrondissement of France in the Aisne department with a sitelink count of 34. It also falls under the arrondissement of Château-Thierry, another arrondissement of France with sitelink count 34. Previously, it was part of the canton of Neuilly-Saint-Front, a canton of France that existed until March 2015 and had a sitelink count of 15. Aisne itself is a department of France with inception on March 4, 1790, and sitelink count 104. As a commune of France, Dammard represents a territorial subdivision for municipalities, established since 1789 with sitelink count 83.

### National Context
France, the overarching country, is located primarily in Western Europe with overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Its inception includes 843-08 via the Treaty of Verdun establishing West Francia (sitelink count 409), 481 for Francia, and May 18, 1804, for the First French Empire.

### Population and Demographics
Dammard records the following population figures: 401.0, 396.0, 379.0, 370.0, 461.0, 421.0, 373.0, 441.0, 418.0, 419.0, 411.0, 387.0, 370.0, 372.0, 372.0, 375.0, 378.0.

### Awards and Recognition
Dammard received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration with inception on April 2, 1915, and sitelink count 17.

### Digital and Wikidata Properties
The entity has a sitelink count of 48. Its Wikidata description reads "commune in Aisne, France." The associated Wikipedia title is Dammard.

## References

1. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
2. INSEE code
3. répertoire géographique des communes
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Annuaire de service-public.fr
6. Populations légales 2016
7. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
8. Populations légales 2017
9. Populations légales 2018
10. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
11. Populations légales 2019
12. Populations légales 2020
13. Populations légales 2021
14. Populations de référence 2022
15. Populations de référence 2023
16. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
17. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
18. GeoNames
19. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
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)