Guignicourt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guignicourt
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Part of Villeneuve-sur-Aisne
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Town hall
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 Guignicourt
Location in France
Guignicourt
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Aisne | |
| Arrondissement | Laon | |
| Canton | Villeneuve-sur-Aisne | |
| Commune | Villeneuve-sur-Aisne | |
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17.74 km2 (6.85 sq mi) | |
| Population
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2,268 | |
| • Density | 127.85/km2 (331.12/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
02190
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| Elevation | 51–142 m (167–466 ft) (avg. 67 m or 220 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Guignicourt is a small place in northern France. It's located in the Aisne department, which is part of the Hauts-de-France region.
For a long time, Guignicourt was its own special area called a commune. But on January 1, 2019, something new happened! Guignicourt joined with another commune to become part of a bigger one called Villeneuve-sur-Aisne. This means it's now a part of a larger town.
How Many People Live in Guignicourt?
Guignicourt has been home to many people over the years. The number of people living there has changed quite a bit.
Here's a look at how the population has grown and changed:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 1,312 | — |
| 1968 | 1,411 | +7.5% |
| 1975 | 1,917 | +35.9% |
| 1982 | 2,002 | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 2,008 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 2,203 | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 2,134 | −3.1% |
| 2012 | 2,169 | +1.6% |
As you can see, the number of people living in Guignicourt grew steadily for many years. In 2012, there were over 2,000 people living there. This shows how communities can change and grow over time.
See also
If you want to learn more, you can also find information about Guignicourt in Spanish: Guignicourt para niños
