# Saint-Chinian

> commune in Hérault, France

**Wikidata**: [Q476063](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q476063)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Chinian)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/saint-chinian

## Summary
Saint-Chinian is a commune in the Hérault department of France, known locally as Vernodure. It is home to the football club A.S. Saint-Chinian, founded in 1919, and has a historical administrative connection to the canton of Saint-Chinian, which existed until 2015. The commune has a population of approximately 1,800 residents, with coordinates at latitude 43.421944 and longitude 2.946944.

## Key Facts
- Located in the Hérault department of France.
- Nicknamed "Vernodure."
- Official website: [https://www.saintchinian.fr/](https://www.saintchinian.fr/).
- Population data points: 1812, 1761, 1753, 1677, 1688, 1976, 1886, 1735, 1705, 1777, 1808, 1821, 1697, 1704, 1740, 1775, 1811.
- Geographic coordinates: 43.421944° N, 2.946944° E.
- Sitelink count: 43.
- Wikipedia title: "Saint-Chinian."
- Wikidata description: "commune in Hérault, France."
- Associated with the canton of Saint-Chinian, which was a French administrative division until 2015.
- Home to the football club A.S. Saint-Chinian, founded on December 1, 1919.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Saint-Chinian?**
Saint-Chinian has had fluctuating population figures over the years, including recorded counts of 1812, 1761, 1753, and 1677.

**What is the official website of Saint-Chinian?**
The commune's official website is [https://www.saintchinian.fr/](https://www.saintchinian.fr/).

**What is the geographic location of Saint-Chinian?**
Saint-Chinian is located at latitude 43.421944° N and longitude 2.946944° E.

**What is the history of the canton of Saint-Chinian?**
The canton of Saint-Chinian was an administrative division in France that existed until March 2015.

**What football club is based in Saint-Chinian?**
A.S. Saint-Chinian, founded in 1919, is the local football club.

## Why It Matters
Saint-Chinian serves as a small administrative and cultural hub in the Hérault region of France. Its historical ties to the canton of Saint-Chinian reflect its role in local governance, while the presence of A.S. Saint-Chinian provides a community football tradition. The commune's geographic coordinates and population data offer insights into its demographic and spatial context. The official website serves as a primary resource for residents and visitors seeking local information.

## Notable For
- Being the administrative center of the former canton of Saint-Chinian.
- Housing the football club A.S. Saint-Chinian, founded in 1919.
- Having a documented population history spanning multiple decades.
- Maintaining an active sitelink count of 43, indicating its presence in online references.

## Body
### Administrative History
Saint-Chinian was part of the canton of Saint-Chinian, an administrative division in France that existed until March 2015. The commune is located in the Hérault department, as indicated by its geographic coordinates (43.421944° N, 2.946944° E).

### Population Data
The population of Saint-Chinian has varied over time, with recorded figures including 1812, 1761, 1753, 1677, 1688, 1976, 1886, 1735, 1705, 1777, 1808, 1821, 1697, 1704, 1740, 1775, and 1811. These data points reflect demographic changes within the commune.

### Cultural and Sports Presence
A.S. Saint-Chinian, a football club founded on December 1, 1919, is based in the commune. The club serves as a local sporting institution, contributing to the community's cultural and recreational life.

### Online Presence
Saint-Chinian has a sitelink count of 43, indicating its presence in online references and search results. The official website, [https://www.saintchinian.fr/](https://www.saintchinian.fr/), serves as a primary resource for local information.

### Geographic Context
The commune's geographic coordinates (43.421944° N, 2.946944° E) place it within the Hérault department of France, providing a specific spatial reference for the area.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
4. INSEE code
5. [Source](http://archives-pierresvives.herault.fr/archive/fonds/FRAD034_245EDT)
6. répertoire géographique des communes
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. Annuaire de service-public.fr
9. MusicBrainz
10. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
11. Populations légales 2016
12. Populations légales 2017
13. Populations légales 2018
14. [Populations légales communales depuis 1968. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2522602)
15. Populations légales 2019
16. Populations légales 2020
17. Populations légales 2021
18. Populations de référence 2022
19. Populations de référence 2023
20. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
21. [Source](http://cassini.ehess.fr/cassini/fr/html/fiche.php?select_resultat=30870)
22. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
23. GeoNames
24. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
25. [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)
26. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)
27. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File