Nogent (French pronunciation: [nɔʒɑ̃]) is a commune in the Haute-Marne department, northeastern France.

Nogent
The town hall in Nogent
The town hall in Nogent
Coat of arms of Nogent
Location of Nogent
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Nogent is located in France
Nogent
Nogent
Nogent is located in Grand Est
Nogent
Nogent
Coordinates: 48°01′49″N 5°20′46″E / 48.0303°N 5.3461°E / 48.0303; 5.3461
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentHaute-Marne
ArrondissementChaumont
CantonNogent
IntercommunalityCA Chaumont
Government
 • Mayor (2023–2026) Thierry Ponce[1]
Area
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54.63 km2 (21.09 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
3,548
 • Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Nogentais, Nogentaises
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
52353 /52800
Elevation410 m (1,350 ft)
Websitevilledenogent52.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is known since the 18th century for the manufacture of knives; the local Musée de la Coutellerie is dedicated to the history of knife making in Nogent.[3]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,142—    
1975 5,265+0.34%
1982 5,318+0.14%
1990 4,754−1.39%
1999 4,343−1.00%
2007 4,046−0.88%
2012 3,926−0.60%
2017 3,752−0.90%
Source: INSEE[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Musée de la Coutellerie, Ministère de la Culture
  4. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE