Chauny

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

Chauny

Hôtel de ville de Chauny.jpg
Town hall
Coat of arms of Chauny
Administration
Country France
Region Picardy
Department Aisne
Arrondissement Laon
Canton Chauny
Intercommunality Chauny-Tergnier
Mayor Marcel Lalonde (PR)
(2008–2014)
Statistics
Elevation 42–96 m (138–315 ft)
(avg. 69 m/226 ft)
Land area1 13.28 km2 (5.13 sq mi)
Population2 12,146  (2008)
 - Density 915/km2 (2,370/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 02173/ 02300
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.