Genas (French pronunciation: [ʒənas]) is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.[3] Since 2008, Daniel Valéro has been the mayor of Genas. He was re-elected in the 2020 municipal elections.[1]

Geography

It is located approximately 14 km (9 mi) east-southeast of Lyon. The town includes the hamlets of Azieu and Vurey.

History

Formerly part of the Isère department, Genas was attached to the Rhône department in 1967.[4]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 2,828—    
1975 4,710+7.56%
1982 5,471+2.16%
1990 9,316+6.88%
1999 11,140+2.01%
2007 11,531+0.43%
2012 12,355+1.39%
2017 12,734+0.61%
Source: INSEE[5]

Transportation

The town is served by Rhône public transport services.

Twin towns

Genas is twinned with Ronshausen in Germany.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. ^ Commune de Genas (69277), INSEE
  4. ^ Loi n°67-1205 du 29 décembre 1967 modifiant les limites des départements de l'Ain, de l'Isère et du Rhône, Journal officiel de la République française n° 0303, 30 December 1967, p. 12980.
  5. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE


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