Roisel
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Roisel (French pronunciation: [ʁwazɛl]) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
Geography
Roisel is situated 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Saint-Quentin, on the D6 road, with the small river ‘La Cologne’ (a tributary of the Somme) flowing through the commune.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,908 | — |
| 1975 | 1,846 | −0.47% |
| 1982 | 1,976 | +0.98% |
| 1990 | 1,960 | −0.10% |
| 1999 | 1,929 | −0.18% |
| 2007 | 1,821 | −0.72% |
| 2012 | 1,740 | −0.91% |
| 2017 | 1,613 | −1.50% |
| Source: INSEE |
History
The name of Roisel has an etymology close to that of "roseau" (en:reed) and it's possible, given the ponds, lakes and marches, that the commune takes its name from the landscape. Roisel has strong connections with Saint Fursey.
Places of interest
- St Martin's church. Destroyed during World War I, it was rebuilt by local architect Louis Faille, from Nurlu, soon after 1928
- The town hall (Hotel de ville), rebuilt in 1926 by Maurice Lucet].