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Caix (French pronunciation: [kɛ]; Picard: Tchai) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. Its 13th-16th century church is a listed monument.[3]

Geography

Caix is situated on the D28 road, some 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Amiens.

First World War

In the First World War Caix was under German occupation for most of the period. It was recaptured by the 1st Canadian Division on 8 August 1918.[4]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 722—    
1975 650−1.49%
1982 611−0.88%
1990 621+0.20%
1999 658+0.65%
2007 711+0.97%
2012 744+0.91%
2017 740−0.11%
2023 704−0.83%
Source: INSEE[5]
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See also

References

  1. ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
  2. ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
  3. ^ Base Mérimée: Eglise, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  4. ^ The First World War Remembered, Gary Sheffield
  5. ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE