Laon, Hauts-de-France
Laon: commune in Aisne, France
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Quick Facts about Laon
| Population | 24,876 |
| Country | France |
| State | Hauts-de-France (France) |
| County | Aisne |
| Postal code | 02000 |
| Area | 42 km2 |
| Official name | Laon |
| Latitude & Longitude | 49.5631,3.6271 |
| Male population | 11900 |
| Female population | 12976 |
| Altitude | 272 feet / 83 meters |
| Capital city | Laon is capital of canton of Laon-Nord, Aisne, canton of Laon-Sud, arrondissement of Laon, canton of Laon-2, canton of Laon-1 |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 11:38:02 (20th April 2026) |
Geography
Laon is located at 49°33'47"N 3°37'38"E (49.5631000, 3.6271400). It has 3 neighbors: Bruyeres et Montberault, Aulnois sous Laon and Athies sous Laon.
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Official website of Laon
Official Website- Soltau (1972 )
- Winchester (1994 )
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1793 | 7,500 | - | census |
| 1821 | 6,837 | -9.7% | census |
| 1831 | 8,400 | 18.61% | census |
| 1872 | 10,365 | 18.96% | census |
| 1876 | 12,139 | 14.61% | census |
| 1881 | 12,623 | 3.83% | census |
| 1886 | 13,677 | 7.71% | census |
| 1901 | 15,434 | 11.38% | census |
| 1906 | 15,288 | -0.95% | census |
| 2013 | 25,219 | 39.38% | census |
| 2015 | 25,358 | 0.55% | census |
| 2016 | 26,031 | 2.59% | census |
| 2017 | 24,876 | -4.64% | census |
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