Gernicourt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gernicourt
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Part of Cormicy
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 Gernicourt
Location in France
Gernicourt
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Marne |
| Arrondissement | Reims |
| Canton | Bourgogne-Fresne |
| Commune | Cormicy |
| Area
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7.47 km2 (2.88 sq mi) |
| Population
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42 |
| • Density | 5.62/km2 (14.56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
51220
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| Elevation | 49–92 m (161–302 ft) (avg. 96 m or 315 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Gernicourt (French pronunciation: [ʒɛʁnikuʁ]) is a small former village, also known as a commune, located in northern France. It used to be part of the Aisne department. However, on January 1, 2017, Gernicourt joined with the nearby commune of Cormicy. Now, it is part of the Marne department.
Gernicourt: A French Village
Where is Gernicourt Located?
Gernicourt is found in the northern part of France. It's part of a region known for its beautiful countryside. Before 2017, it was in the Aisne department, which is like a county. Now, it is part of the Marne department.
A Look at Gernicourt's Population
Over the years, the number of people living in Gernicourt has changed. In the 1960s, about 65 to 76 people lived there. By the 1970s and 1980s, the population became smaller, dropping to around 43 to 55 residents. In the early 2000s, the number of people living in Gernicourt went up a little bit, reaching 64 in 2008. The latest count in 2019 showed 42 people.
