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Commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Braine
Commune
Saint-Yved de BraineSaint-Yved de Braine
Coat of arms of BraineCoat of arms
Location of Braine
Braine is located in FranceBraineBraineShow map of FranceBraine is located in Hauts-de-FranceBraineBraineShow map of Hauts-de-France
Coordinates: 49°20′30″N 3°31′55″E / 49.3417°N 3.5319°E / 49.3417; 3.5319
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentAisne
ArrondissementSoissons
CantonFère-en-Tardenois
IntercommunalityVal de l'Aisne
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) François Rampelberg
Area11.61 km (4.48 sq mi)
Population2,243
 • Density190/km (500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code02110 /02220
Elevation48–169 m (157–554 ft)
(avg. 54 m or 177 ft)
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Braine (French pronunciation: [bʁɛn]) is a commune in the department of Aisne in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

History

Braine existed long before the year 561, when it was mentioned as a royal palace (Königspfalz) of Neustrian King Chlotar I.

Plan of the Château de Braine and its gardens by André Le Nôtre

In the 18th century, the counts of Egmont-Pignatelli spent their summers at the Château de Braine, which was known for its gardens by André Le Nôtre. Countess Septimanie d'Egmont a French salonist who invited guests like Rousseau to visit the château. After the French Revolution, the château was demolished.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 1,722—    
1975 1,943+1.74%
1982 1,952+0.07%
1990 2,090+0.86%
1999 2,069−0.11%
2007 2,105+0.22%
2012 2,231+1.17%
2017 2,213−0.16%
Source: INSEE

See also

References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
Aisne Communes of the Aisne department


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