Thièvres is a commune in the Somme department of the Hauts‑de‑France region in northern France. The commune lies on the departmental border with Pas‑de‑Calais, where a neighbouring commune of the same name exists in that department.
Geography
Thièvres is situated in the northeastern part of the Somme department, approximately [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information] kilometers from the departmental capital, Amiens. The commune occupies a rural setting characterized by agricultural land and modest elevation variations typical of the Picardy plateau. The river Authie, which forms part of the boundary between Somme and Pas‑de‑Calais, flows near the commune.
Administration
Thièvres holds the status of a commune, the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. It is part of the arrondissement of [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information] and the canton of [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information]. The commune is a member of the intercommunal structure Communauté de communes du Territoire Nord Picardie, which coordinates local services among neighboring municipalities.
Demographics
As of the most recent census data available to public sources, Thièvres has a small population, numbering in the low double‑digits (approximately 50–100 inhabitants). Population trends have shown slight fluctuations typical of rural communes in the region.
History
Thièvres has historically been a modest agricultural settlement. Its location on the border of two departments reflects historical territorial divisions dating back to the medieval province of Artois and the later reorganisation of French departments during the Revolutionary period. Specific historical events or notable figures associated with the commune are not widely documented in available encyclopedic sources.
Points of Interest
The commune contains a parish church dedicated to [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information], exemplifying traditional Picard religious architecture. The surrounding countryside offers typical Picardy landscapes, with opportunities for walking and observing local flora and fauna.
See also
- Communes of the Somme department
- Thièvres, Pas‑de‑Calais (adjacent commune)
References
- INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) commune files.
- Official publications of the Somme departmental council.
Note: Information presented reflects currently available encyclopedic data. Where specific details could not be verified, the entry notes the lack of sufficient information.