Acy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in France
Acy
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Aisne | |
| Arrondissement | Soissons | |
| Canton | Soissons-2 | |
| Intercommunality | GrandSoissons Agglomération | |
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11.67 km2 (4.51 sq mi) | |
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1,008 | |
| • Density | 86.38/km2 (223.71/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02003 /02200
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| Elevation | 42–165 m (138–541 ft) (avg. 160 m or 520 ft) |
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Acy is a small town, also called a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Aisne department and the Hauts-de-France region. About 1,000 people live in Acy.
People who live in Acy are called Acéens (for boys and men) or Acéennes (for girls and women). The town has even won a special award, "one flower," from the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom. This award celebrates how beautiful and green the town is.
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Exploring Acy's Location and Surroundings
Acy is found about 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) south-east of a larger city called Soissons. It's easy to get to Acy using main roads. The European Route E46 runs near its northern edge.
You can reach Acy town by taking Highway D952 from the E46. This road goes right through the middle of the commune. Another road, the D951, also connects to the E46 and goes south.
Rivers and Streams in Acy
The Aisne River forms the northern border of Acy. This river is an important natural feature. A small, unnamed stream also flows north through the commune, eventually joining the Aisne River.
Villages Within Acy Commune
The commune of Acy includes a few smaller areas and villages. These are:
- Acy (the main town)
- Jury
- L'Aube
- La Croutelle
- Le Transbordeur
Acy's Neighboring Towns
Acy is surrounded by several other communes. Knowing its neighbors helps you understand its place in the region.
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Venizel | Missy-sur-Aisne | Ciry-Salsogne | |
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Braine | ||
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| Septmonts | Chacrise | Serches |
Understanding Acy's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. It often tells a story about its history. Acy has its own unique coat of arms.
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Blason: Or, three eagle claws gules 2 and 1 armed argent. |
The coat of arms for Acy shows three eagle claws. In heraldry, "Or" means gold, "gules" means red, and "argent" means silver. So, it features three red eagle claws with silver talons on a gold background.
Famous People Connected to Acy
Some notable people have lived or worked in Acy. They contributed to the community in different ways.
- Jules Pressoir (1850-1929): He was a teacher in the area.
- Constant Lacroix (1846-1924): He was a farmer who lived in the commune.
See also
In Spanish: Acy para Niños para niños
