Anizy-le-Grand facts for kids
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Anizy-le-Grand
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Church of Anizy-le-Château
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 Anizy-le-Grand
Location in France
Anizy-le-Grand
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Laon |
| Canton | Laon-1 |
| Intercommunality | Picardie des Châteaux |
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20.57 km2 (7.94 sq mi) |
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2,549 |
| • Density | 123.92/km2 (320.95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02018 /02320
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| Elevation | 52–191 m (171–627 ft) (avg. 70 m or 230 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Anizy-le-Grand is a small town, called a commune, located in northern France. It is part of the Aisne department in the Hauts-de-France region. This town was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed when three smaller towns – Anizy-le-Château, Faucoucourt, and Lizy – joined together.
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People Living Here
Anizy-le-Grand is home to many people. In 2021, about 2,549 people lived there. The number of people living in Anizy-le-Grand has slowly grown over the years. This shows that more and more families are choosing to live in this area.
Location and Geography
Anizy-le-Grand is located in the northern part of France. It is part of the Aisne department. The town sits at an elevation of about 70 meters (230 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 52 meters (171 feet) and its highest point is 191 meters (627 feet). The total area of the commune is about 20.57 square kilometers (7.94 square miles).
Nearby Towns and Regions
The town is close to other important places in the Hauts-de-France region. It is part of the Laon arrondissement and the Laon-1 canton. These are administrative areas that help manage the region.
Government and Leadership
Like all towns in France, Anizy-le-Grand has a local government. The mayor is the main leader of the town. The current mayor is Ambroise Centonze-Sandras. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the town council work together to make decisions for the community.
Working Together with Other Towns
Anizy-le-Grand is also part of a group of towns called the Picardie des Châteaux. This group helps different towns in the area work together on shared projects. They might cooperate on things like public services or local development.
See also
In Spanish: Anizy-le-Grand para niños
