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Chauny
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Chauny
Coat of arms
Chauny is located in France
Chauny
Chauny
Location in France
Chauny is located in Hauts-de-France
Chauny
Chauny
Location in Hauts-de-France
Country France
Region Hauts-de-France
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Laon
Canton Chauny
Intercommunality Chauny-Tergnier
Area
1
 13.28 km2 (5.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 12,146
 • Density 914.6/km2 (2,368.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
02173 /02300
Elevation 42–96 m (138–315 ft)
(avg. 69 m or 226 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Chauny is a commune in France. A commune is like a small town or district. It is located in the northern part of France.

Chauny is part of the Aisne department. This department is found within the region called Picardie.

About Chauny

Chauny is a town with a population of over 12,000 people. It covers an area of about 13 square kilometers. The town is led by a mayor, who helps manage the local government.

Location in France

Chauny is in the north of France. It is part of the Aisne department. The Aisne department is known for its history and beautiful landscapes.


Images for kids

  • Chauny, Aisne. Ruines de l'Hotel de Ville et du Palais de Justice.Comité des Étudiants Américains de l'École des Beaux-Arts Paris.post card numbered 31504. Wittig collection.item 55.obverse.scan.01 (cropped)

    A view of the downtown in ruins on 20 August 1917 showing the destroyed Hôtel de Ville and Palais de Justice, among other core buildings; as shown on a war-charity art postcard painted by A. B. Denvil.

  • CAP 10 pour Lacour - CHAUNY - Boulevard Gambetta

    The rebuilt downtown including the new Palais de Justice, circa 1930s

  • Chauny - Rue de la Chaussée

    View of downtown in the 1930s

  • Chauny Hôtel de Ville

    The town square during a festival, with the "new" Hôtel de Ville

  • Chauny (Aisne) la gare (01)

    Train station

  • Chauny (Aisne) église Notre-Dame

    Église Notre-Dame de Chauny

  • Chauny (Aisne) église Saint-Martin (01)

    Église Saint-Martin de Chauny

  • Map commune FR insee code 02173

    A basic map of Chauny and the surrounding area

See also

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