Hirson

Hirson is a commune. It is found in the region Picardie in the Aisne department in the north of France.

Hirson

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Coat of arms of Hirson
Administration
Country France
Region Picardy
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Vervins
Canton Hirson
Mayor Jean-Jacques Thomas
(2008–2014)
Statistics
Elevation 189 m (620 ft) avg.
Land area1 33.77 km2 (13.04 sq mi)
Population2 9,393  (2008)
 - Density 278/km2 (720/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 02381/ 02500
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.