ForchiesLaMarche

Forchies-La-Marche is a commune in the Aisne department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The commune is located at the northwestern border of the Aisne department, adjacent to the Pas-de-Calais department. Forchies-La-Marche covers a total area of 4.37 square kilometers.

The commune is situated approximately 30 kilometers north of Saint-Quentin, the capital of the Aisne department. Forchies-La-Marche has a rural landscape with a mix of agricultural land, forests, and wetlands. The commune's terrain is generally flat, with some slightly elevated areas.

Historically, Forchies-La-Marche was part of the Marle region in the Hauts-de-France region. In the 19th century, the commune experienced significant population growth due to the expansion of the agricultural sector. As of the 2017 census, Forchies-La-Marche had a population of 354 residents, representing 0.05% of the Aisne department's population.

Forchies-La-Marche is home to a number of natural attractions, including the Forchies stream, which flows through the commune, and the long-distance hiking trail, the North France Canal towpath. The commune has a small number of businesses, including agricultural services, as well as a few cultural associations.

Forchies-La-Marche lies within the urban area of Cambrai, and the commune is part of the urban unit of Cambrai, which covers 25,405 residents as of 2020. The commune is also part of the Here southern delegation, which is the ULYS administrative delegation for the Cambrai canton. Residents in Forchies-La-Marche primarily identify with the agricultural sector and participate in local festivals and community events that take place throughout the year.