French Historical GIS, 1700-2020. Administrative units, Populations, Transports

This repository provides a set of geospatial datasets for France. The data are organised into separate directories, each containing a dataset and a dedicated README with detailed documentation and usage instructions. Each dataset is described in a standalone data paper which should be read carefully before using the data. Repository Structure TRANSPORT.zip ├── TRANSPORT.gpkg │ ├── RAILWAYS │ ├── INLAND WATERWAYS │ └── RAILWAY STATIONS └── README.md COMMUNES_1790-2020.zip ├── COMMUNES_1790-2020.gpkg │ ├── unique_geometries │ └── polygon_attributes └── README.md POPULATIONS_1782_2020.zip ├── POPULATION_1790-2020.csv └── README.md Dataset Overview Transport The transport dataset contains historical infrastructure layers for France, including: Railway networks Inland waterways Railway station locations These layers enable the study of connectivity, market integration, and infrastructure development over time. Communes (1790–2020) This dataset provides a harmonised representation of French administrative units over the long run. unique_geometries: spatial geometries of communes polygon_attributes: associated attributes and temporal information The structure allows users to track administrative changes (e.g. mergers, splits) while maintaining consistent spatial units for longitudinal analysis. Populations (1782–2020) This dataset provides longitudinal population data for French administrative units over the long run. POPULATION_1790-2020.csv: population counts for each administrative unit The dataset is designed to be used in conjunction with the communes dataset, allowing users to track demographic change consistently despite administrative boundary modifications. It supports the analysis of: Long-run population dynamics Urbanisation and demographic transitions Regional inequality and spatial development Documentation Each dataset directory includes a dedicated README.md file with a link to the data paper containing: Detailed variable descriptions Data construction methodology Usage guidelines Users should consult these papers before working with the data. Use Cases These datasets are suitable for: Historical GIS analysis Economic history and regional development research Transport and infrastructure studies Long-run administrative and demographic analysis Additional Information Further details about the broader research project can be found here:https://www.anrcommunes.fr License Please refer to the individual dataset README files for licensing details. Citation Litvine, Alexis, Séguy, Isabelle, and Thévenin, Thomas (2026), French Historical GIS, 1700-2020. Administrative units, Populations, Transports, Economy, doi. 10.5281/zenodo.3727273本仓库提供一套面向法国的地理空间数据集。数据按独立目录组织，每个目录内含数据集与专属README文档，其中包含详细说明与使用指南。每份数据集均配有独立的数据论文，使用者在使用数据前请务必仔细研读。 仓库结构 TRANSPORT.zip ├── TRANSPORT.gpkg │ ├── 铁路网 (RAILWAYS) │ ├── 内陆航道 (INLAND WATERWAYS) │ └── 火车站点位 (RAILWAY STATIONS) └── README.md COMMUNES_1790-2020.zip ├── COMMUNES_1790-2020.gpkg │ ├── 唯一几何要素 (unique_geometries) │ └── 面要素属性 (polygon_attributes) └── README.md POPULATIONS_1782_2020.zip ├── POPULATION_1790-2020.csv └── README.md 数据集概览 交通数据集 本数据集包含法国历史基础设施图层，涵盖： - 铁路网 (Railway networks) - 内陆航道 (Inland waterways) - 火车站点位 (Railway station locations) 这些图层可用于研究不同时期的连通性、市场整合与基础设施发展。 法国市镇（1790–2020 本数据集提供长期范围内法国行政单元的标准化表示。 唯一几何要素 (unique_geometries：市镇的空间几何信息 面要素属性 (polygon_attributes：关联属性与时间信息 该结构支持使用者追踪行政区划变更（如合并、拆分），同时为纵向分析保留一致的空间单元。 人口数据集（1782–2020） 本数据集提供法国行政单元长期范围内的纵向人口数据。 POPULATION_1790-2020.csv：各行政单元的人口统计数值。 本数据集设计用于与市镇数据集配套使用，即便行政区划边界发生变更，仍可支持使用者开展一致的人口变化追踪。 其可支撑以下方向的分析： - 长期人口动态 - 城市化与人口转型 - 区域不平等与空间发展 文档说明 每个数据集目录均包含专属README.md文件，其中附带数据论文链接，该论文包含： - 详细变量说明 - 数据构建方法 - 使用指南 使用者在使用数据前请查阅上述论文。 应用场景 本系列数据集适用于： - 历史地理信息系统 (GIS)分析 - 经济史与区域发展研究 - 交通与基础设施研究 - 长期行政区划与人口分析 附加信息 有关该大型研究项目的更多细节可访问：https://www.anrcommunes.fr 授权说明 请查阅各数据集的README文件以获取授权细节。 引用格式 Litvine, Alexis, Séguy, Isabelle, and Thévenin, Thomas (2026), 法国历史地理信息系统 (French Historical GIS, 1700-2020)：行政单元、人口、交通与经济，doi: 10.5281/zenodo.3727273