Becquigny, Aisne facts for kids
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Becquigny
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 Becquigny
Location in France
Becquigny
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France |
| Region | Hauts-de-France |
| Department | Aisne |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Quentin |
| Canton | Bohain-en-Vermandois |
| Intercommunality | Pays du Vermandois |
| Area
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4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) |
| Population
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285 |
| • Density | 61.03/km2 (158.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02061 /02110
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| Elevation | 135–166 m (443–545 ft) (avg. 161 m or 528 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Becquigny is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northern part of France. It is found in the region called Hauts-de-France (formerly Picardie). Becquigny is part of the Aisne department.
About Becquigny
Becquigny is a charming commune in France. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a small town or village. It has its own local council and mayor.
Location and Geography
Becquigny is situated in the Aisne department. This department is in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The commune covers an area of about 4.67 square kilometers.
The land in Becquigny is not entirely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 135 meters to 166 meters. The average elevation is around 161 meters.
People and Government
As of 2006, Becquigny had a population of 285 people. This makes it a very small community.
The local government is led by a mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Cendrine Roy-Morisot. The mayor is responsible for running the commune and making decisions for its residents.
Becquigny is also part of a larger group of communes called an "intercommunality." This group is named Pays du Vermandois. Intercommunalities help different communes work together on shared projects and services.
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