# Fonsomme

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q842430](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q842430)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fonsomme)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fonsomme

## Summary
Fonsomme is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It is located within the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin and was part of the canton of Saint-Quentin-Nord until March 2015. The commune has a recorded sitelink count of 48 and Wikipedia title "Fonsomme".

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Aisne, France; type of commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception 1789).
- **Location**: Department of Aisne (inception March 4, 1790); arrondissement of Saint-Quentin; canton of Saint-Quentin-Nord (until March 2015).
- **Country**: France (country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories; inception values: 843-08 for West Francia via Treaty of Verdun, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire; sitelink count 409).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.9025, longitude 3.3994444444444.
- **Population figures**: 515.0, 486.0, 483.0, 469.0, 479.0, 564.0, 538.0, 494.0, 545.0, 554.0, 514.0, 535.0, 490.0, 500.0, 503.0, 517.0, 518.0.
- **Awards**: Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (French military decoration, inception April 2, 1915).
- **Wikidata details**: Description "commune in Aisne, France"; sitelink count 48; Wikipedia title "Fonsomme".

## FAQs
**Where is Fonsomme located and what administrative divisions is it part of?**  
Fonsomme sits in the Aisne department of France, specifically in the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin. It belonged to the canton of Saint-Quentin-Nord until March 2015 and functions as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities established in 1789.

**What are the population statistics for Fonsomme?**  
Recorded population figures for Fonsomme include 515.0, 486.0, 483.0, 469.0, 479.0, 564.0, 538.0, 494.0, 545.0, 554.0, 514.0, 535.0, 490.0, 500.0, 503.0, 517.0, and 518.0 across various points.

**What recognition has Fonsomme received?**  
Fonsomme was awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration created on April 2, 1915.

**What are the geographic coordinates of Fonsomme?**  
The coordinates place Fonsomme at latitude 49.9025 and longitude 3.3994444444444.

## Why It Matters
Fonsomme represents a typical small-scale administrative unit within France's structured territorial system, contributing to the nation's decentralized governance as a commune in the Aisne department. Its placement in the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin and former canton of Saint-Quentin-Nord underscores its role in local organization until administrative reforms in March 2015. The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 award highlights its historical involvement in World War I efforts, marking it as a site of recognized military significance within France's broader wartime contributions. With population fluctuations tracked across multiple figures from 469.0 to 564.0, Fonsomme exemplifies demographic patterns in rural French communes, aiding in regional planning and historical analysis. Its Wikidata presence with 48 sitelinks and precise coordinates at 49.9025° N, 3.3994444444444° E supports digital mapping and research, connecting it to France's extensive administrative and cultural framework originating from events like the 1789 commune inception and Aisne's 1790 establishment.

## Notable For
- Award of Croix de guerre 1914–1918, a French military decoration from April 2, 1915.
- Position as a commune within Aisne department (inception March 4, 1790) and arrondissement of Saint-Quentin.
- Membership in canton of Saint-Quentin-Nord until its dissolution in March 2015.
- Sitelink count of 48, indicating digital documentation reach.
- Wikipedia title "Fonsomme" as primary English reference.
- Specific coordinates: 49.9025 latitude, 3.3994444444444 longitude.
- Series of documented populations: 515.0, 486.0, 483.0, 469.0, 479.0, 564.0, 538.0, 494.0, 545.0, 554.0, 514.0, 535.0, 490.0, 500.0, 503.0, 517.0, 518.0.

## Body

### Administrative Location and Structure
Fonsomme operates as a commune in Aisne, France. Aisne is a department of France with inception on March 4, 1790, and sitelink count of 104. The commune falls under the arrondissement of Saint-Quentin, an arrondissement of France with sitelink count 33. It was part of the canton of Saint-Quentin-Nord, a canton of France, until March 2015, with sitelink count 14. As a commune of France, it aligns with the territorial subdivision for municipalities that began in 1789, with sitelink count 83. All these divisions connect to the country France, detailed with inception points at 843-08 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and 1804-05-18 (First French Empire), and sitelink count 409.

### Geography and Coordinates
Fonsomme's coordinates are latitude 49.9025 and longitude 3.3994444444444. This positioning places it within the Aisne department in northern France.

### Population Data
Population records for Fonsomme list the following values: 515.0, 486.0, 483.0, 469.0, 479.0, 564.0, 538.0, 494.0, 545.0, 554.0, 514.0, 535.0, 490.0, 500.0, 503.0, 517.0, 518.0. These figures reflect changes over time in this small commune.

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

### Digital and Wikidata Properties
Fonsomme has a Wikidata description of "commune in Aisne, France". Its sitelink count stands at 48. The Wikipedia title is "Fonsomme". No SEO data is available yet.

## References

1. [Sandre](https://www.sandre.eaufrance.fr/geo/CoursEau/E6---140)
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. Source
19. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
20. GeoNames
21. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
22. [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)
23. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)