# Sissonne

> commune in Aisne, France

**Wikidata**: [Q856205](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q856205)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissonne)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sissonne

## Summary
Sissonne is a commune in the Aisne department of France. It lies within the arrondissement of Laon and belonged to the canton of Sissonne until March 2015. The municipality features coordinates at 49.570833333333° N, 3.8927777777778° E, an official website at http://www.sissonne.fr/, a Wikipedia title "Sissonne", 48 Wikidata sitelinks, and recorded populations of 2072, 2096, 2157, 2055, 2034, 2405, 2303, 2229, 2315, 2113, 2242, 2069, 2034, 2062, 2063, 2061, and 2065.

## Key Facts
- Classification: commune in Aisne, France (Wikidata description: commune in Aisne, France)
- Department: Aisne (inception: 1790-03-04; country: France; sitelink_count: 104)
- Arrondissement: arrondissement of Laon (country: France; sitelink_count: 34)
- Former canton: canton of Sissonne (until March 2015; country: France; sitelink_count: 15)
- Country: France (inceptions: 0843-08-00 with qualifiers West Francia and Treaty of Verdun, 0481 with qualifier Francia, 1804-05-18 with qualifier First French Empire; sitelink_count: 409)
- Subdivision type: commune of France (inception: 1789-00-00; country: France; sitelink_count: 83)
- Coordinates: latitude 49.570833333333, longitude 3.8927777777778
- Official website: http://www.sissonne.fr/
- Wikipedia title: Sissonne
- Wikidata sitelinks: 48
- Recorded populations: 2072.0, 2096.0, 2157.0, 2055.0, 2034.0, 2405.0, 2303.0, 2229.0, 2315.0, 2113.0, 2242.0, 2069.0, 2034.0, 2062.0, 2063.0, 2061.0, 2065.0

## FAQs
**Where is Sissonne administratively positioned?**  
Sissonne sits in the Aisne department, part of the arrondissement of Laon and the canton of Sissonne until that canton's end in March 2015. All these divisions fall under France as the sovereign country.

**What are the geographic coordinates of Sissonne?**  
The precise location uses latitude 49.570833333333 north and longitude 3.8927777777778 east.

**What population figures exist for Sissonne?**  
Historical data shows populations at 2072.0, 2096.0, 2157.0, 2055.0, 2034.0, 2405.0, 2303.0, 2229.0, 2315.0, 2113.0, 2242.0, 2069.0, 2034.0, 2062.0, 2063.0, 2061.0, and 2065.0 across different periods.

**What is the official online presence of Sissonne?**  
The commune maintains a website at http://www.sissonne.fr/. It also has a Wikipedia page titled Sissonne and 48 sitelinks on Wikidata.

**When were Sissonne's containing divisions established?**  
Communes of France date to 1789-00-00. Aisne department formed on 1790-03-04. France traces to 0481 for Francia, 0843-08-00 for West Francia via Treaty of Verdun, and 1804-05-18 for First French Empire.

## Why It Matters
Sissonne functions as a foundational commune within France's territorial structure, embodying the municipal level of a unitary semi-presidential republic that wields global influence through cultural exports, economic might, and diplomatic clout. Positioned in Aisne amid France's decentralized administration, it upholds local governance in a nation that commands veto power on the UN Security Council, anchors the EU as a founder, and sustains nuclear capabilities since 1960, thereby linking everyday communal life to worldwide strategic and economic dynamics. Its role in the arrondissement of Laon and former canton amplifies France's vast administrative network, which spans metropolitan regions and overseas territories across continents, fostering stability in a country with the second-largest exclusive economic zone globally and a pivotal stance in NATO, G7, and G20 forums.

## Notable For
- Serving as namesake for the canton of Sissonne, a former French canton dissolved in March 2015.
- Maintaining an active official website at http://www.sissonne.fr/.
- Accumulating 48 sitelinks on Wikidata, indicating multilingual and cross-platform documentation.
- Exhibiting population variations peaking at 2405.0 while stabilizing near 2060.0 in recent records.
- Residing in Aisne department, established precisely on 1790-03-04 amid France's revolutionary restructuring.
- Belonging to the broader commune of France category, originating in 1789-00-00 as a key post-revolutionary subdivision.

## Body

### Location and Coordinates
Sissonne occupies coordinates 49.570833333333 north latitude and 3.8927777777778 east longitude. This places it within France, specifically the Aisne department.

### Administrative Divisions
Sissonne qualifies as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities with inception at 1789-00-00 and country France (sitelink_count: 83).  
It resides in Aisne, a department of France with inception 1790-03-04, country France, and sitelink_count 104.  
The commune falls under the arrondissement of Laon, an arrondissement of France with country France and sitelink_count 34.  
Sissonne previously aligned with the canton of Sissonne, a canton of France existing until March 2015, country France, sitelink_count 15.

### Country: France
France contains Sissonne as a country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania.  
**Summary**: France operates as a semi-presidential republic with significant global cultural, political, and economic influence, serving as a permanent UN Security Council member and EU founding member.  
**Key Facts**:  
- Official Name: République française (French Republic).  
- Capital: Paris.  
- Population: 68,605,616 (2025 estimate).  
- Area: 643,801 square kilometres.  
- Government Type: Semi-presidential system, unitary state, republic.  
- Head of State: Emmanuel Macron (President).  
- Head of Government: Sébastien Lecornu (Prime Minister).  
- Legislature: Bicameral Parliament (National Assembly and Senate).  
- Official Language: French.  
- Currency: Euro (EUR) in metropolitan France; CFP Franc in overseas territories.  
- Motto: "Liberté, égalité, fraternité".  
- National Anthem: "La Marseillaise".  
- Flag: Tricolore (blue, white, red).  
- Independence/Founding: Treaty of Verdun (843 AD) for West Francia; First French Empire (1804).  
- Continents: Europe (metropolitan), Americas, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica (via territories).  
- Borders: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland; Brazil and Suriname (French Guiana); Netherlands (Sint Maarten).  
- Highest Point: Mont Blanc (4,808.72 meters).  
- Lowest Point: Étang de Lavalduc (-10 meters).  
- Coordinates: 47°N 2°E.  
- Time Zones: UTC+01:00 (CET), UTC+02:00 (CEST), others for territories.  
- Driving Side: Right.  
- Electricity: 230 volts, 50 Hz; plugs: Europlug, Type E.  
- Calling Code: +33.  
- Internet TLD: .fr.  
- ISO Codes: FR (Alpha-2), FRA (Alpha-3), 250 (Numeric).  
- GDP: $2.78 trillion USD (2022).  
- Budget: €455.2 billion (2023).  
- VAT Rates: 20% (standard), 10% (reduced), 5.5% (reduced), 2.1% (medication).  
- Life Expectancy: 82 years (2022).  
- HDI: 0.903 (2021), "Very High".  
- Retirement Age: 62 years (standard), 67 years (full).  
- Marriageable Age: 18 years.  
- Age of Majority: 18 years.  
- Compulsory Education: Ages 6 to 16.  
- Emergency Numbers: 112 (general), 15 (medical), 17 (police), 18 (fire).  
- UN Membership: October 24, 1945; permanent Security Council member.  
- EU Membership: March 25, 1957 (founding).  
- NATO Membership: April 4, 1949.  
- Nuclear Weapons: Possesses since 1960.  
- IOC Code: FRA.  
- Vehicle Registration: F.  
France's **FAQs**:  
- Government type: Semi-presidential republic, unitary state, decentralized administration; executive split between President (head of state) and Prime Minister (head of government).  
- Location: Western Europe (metropolitan); overseas in Americas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique), Africa (Mayotte, Réunion), Oceania (New Caledonia, French Polynesia), Antarctica (Adélie Land).  
- Population/demographics: 68,605,616 (Jan 1, 2025); life expectancy 82 years; birth rate 10.6/1000, death rate 9.8/1000 (2022).  
- Economic indicators: GDP $2.78 trillion USD (2022); budget €455.2 billion (2023); VAT 20% standard; public debt 117.4% GDP (Q3 2025).  
- International organizations: EU founder, UN Security Council permanent, NATO, G7, G20, WTO, Schengen, Council of Europe.  
- National symbols: Tricolore flag; "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" motto; "La Marseillaise" anthem; Great Seal and coat of arms.  
- Infrastructure standards: Right-side driving; metric system; 230V/50Hz, Europlug/Type E; highway 130 km/h (110 bad weather), etc.  
**Why France Matters**: Pivotal global power with UN veto, nuclear status, NATO role; EU economic hub; cultural diplomacy via Francophonie; high HDI; second-largest EEZ.  
**Notable For**: UN Security Council permanent; EU founder; nuclear since 1960; Economist Country of Year 2017; global territories; UNESCO sites; Interpol founder 1923; top tourism.  
**Geography**: 643,801 km²; borders listed; Mont Blanc highest, Étang de Lavalduc lowest; center 47°N 2°E; overseas on four continents.  
**Government**: Fifth Republic (1958-10-04); President Macron, PM Lecornu; bicameral Parliament; judiciary with Court of Cassation, etc.; 18 regions.  
**Demographics**: 68,605,616 (2025); urban 55.4M (2022); French official, regional languages; ages 18 majority/marriage; education 6-16; retirement 62/67.  
**Economy**: GDP $2.78T (2022); budget €455.2B (2023); VAT rates listed; Euro/CFP Franc; debt 117.4% GDP (Q3 2025); median income $30,364 USD.  
**Infrastructure**: CET/CEST UTC+01/02, others overseas; right driving, speeds listed; +33 code; .fr TLD; ISO FR/FRA/250.  
**Symbols/Culture**: Tricolore flag; motto/fraternity; "La Marseillaise"; holidays: Jan 1, Easter Monday, May 1, etc.  
**International/History**: EU 1957, UN 1945, NATO 1949; nuclear 1960; origins 843 Verdun; diplomatic ties worldwide.

### Population History
Recorded figures include 2072.0, 2096.0, 2157.0, 2055.0, 2034.0, 2405.0, 2303.0, 2229.0, 2315.0, 2113.0, 2242.0, 2069.0, 2034.0, 2062.0, 2063.0, 2061.0, 2065.0.

### Online and Wikidata Presence
Sissonne holds Wikipedia title Sissonne and 48 sitelinks. The official site is http://www.sissonne.fr/.

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