Arrondissement of Laon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arrondissement of Laon
Arrondissement of France
Laon in Aisne
Country	France
Region	Hauts-de-France
Department	Aisne
Communes	244
Prefecture	Laon
INSEE code	022
Area
• Total	2,461.3 km2 (950.3 sq mi)
Population  (2014)
• Total	165,489
• Density	67.2364/km2 (174.142/sq mi)

The Arrondissement of Laon is a special area in France. It is like a district within the Aisne department. This department is part of the Hauts-de-France region. The main city and capital of this arrondissement is Laon. Laon is also the main city for the whole Aisne department.

What is the Arrondissement of Laon?

The Arrondissement of Laon is one of the five arrondissements in the Aisne department. An arrondissement is a type of administrative division in France. It helps organize local government and services. Think of it like a large county or a group of towns.

When was Laon Arrondissement created?

The Arrondissement of Laon was created in 1800. It was one of the first parts of the Aisne department when it was formed. This means it has been an important area for a long time.

Where is the Arrondissement of Laon located?

The Arrondissement of Laon is right in the middle of the Aisne department. It shares borders with several other areas. These include other arrondissements like Saint-Quentin and Soissons. It also borders the Ardennes and Marne departments.

How big is the Arrondissement of Laon?

The Arrondissement of Laon is the largest arrondissement in the Aisne department. It covers an area of about 2,461 square kilometers (about 950 square miles). It also has the most people, with about 165,489 residents recorded in 2014.

How is the Arrondissement of Laon organized?

The Arrondissement of Laon is made up of smaller parts. These parts include cantons and communes.

What are Cantons?

Cantons are voting areas in France. They are used for local elections. After some changes, a canton can now include towns from different arrondissements.

The main cantons that are part of the Arrondissement of Laon are:

• Chauny
• Guignicourt
• Laon-1
• Laon-2
• Tergnier

Some other cantons are partly in this arrondissement, like Fère-en-Tardenois and Marle.

What are Communes?

Communes are the smallest administrative divisions in France. They are like towns or villages. The Arrondissement of Laon has 244 communes. Each commune has its own INSEE code, which is a special identification number.

Here are some of the communes with the most people in the Arrondissement of Laon:

See also

• Arrondissements of the Aisne department
• List of arrondissements of France

In Spanish: Distrito de Laon para niños