Arrondissement of Vervins facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Vervins
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Vervins in Aisne
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Communes | 160 |
| Subprefecture | Vervins |
| INSEE code | 025 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,400.6 km2 (540.8 sq mi) |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 66,348 |
| • Density | 47.3711/km2 (122.691/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Vervins is a special kind of district in France. Think of it as a smaller administrative area within a larger region. It's located in the Aisne department, which is part of the Hauts-de-France region. The main town and capital of this arrondissement is Vervins.
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History of Vervins Arrondissement
The Vervins arrondissement was created way back in 1800. It became a part of the original Aisne department when that department was first formed.
Geography of Vervins Arrondissement
The Vervins arrondissement is found in the northeast part of the Aisne department. It shares borders with several other areas. To the north, it's next to the Nord department. To the northeast, it even touches Belgium for about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles)!
On its eastern side, you'll find the Ardennes department. To the south, it borders the Laon arrondissement. Finally, to the west, it's next to the Saint-Quentin arrondissement.
The total area of the Vervins arrondissement is about 1,400.6 square kilometers (540.8 square miles). It has the fewest people living in it compared to other arrondissements in Aisne. In 2014, about 66,348 people lived here.
How Vervins Arrondissement is Organized
Cantons in Vervins Arrondissement
Cantons are like smaller voting areas. After some changes in France, cantons can now include towns that belong to different arrondissements.
The main cantons that are part of the Vervins arrondissement are:
- Guise
- Hirson
- Marle (only a part of it)
- Vervins (only a part of it)
Towns and Villages (Communes)
The Vervins arrondissement has 130 towns and villages, which are called communes in France. These are the places where people live and work.
Here are some of the larger towns in the arrondissement, based on how many people lived there in 2014:
| Town | Population |
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| Hirson | 9,336 |
| Guise | 5,014 |
| Saint-Michel | 3,528 |
| Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache | 2,727 |
| Vervins | 2,501 |
| La Capelle | 1,838 |
| Origny-en-Thiérache | 1,544 |
| Étreux | 1,480 |
| Boué | 1,290 |
| La Flamengrie | 1,191 |
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Vervins para niños
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