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Beynost

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Beynost () is a commune in the Ain department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The commune is approximately 15 km from Lyon, and part of the unité urbaine de Lyon. Historically, Beynost is also part of the naturally forming region of Côtière. Beynost station has rail connections to Lyon, Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Chambéry.

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Beynost is a commune in France, situated within the Ain department and the arrondissement of Bourg-en-Bresse. It lies in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and is associated with the canton of Miribel. The town is located next to the Rhône river and shares borders with La Boisse, Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost, Thil, and Tramoyes. Its official postal code is 01700.

The commune has an area of 10.64 square kilometers and an elevation of 322 meters above sea level. Its population is 5,198, comprising 2,262 males and 2,351 females. The townhall is a notable feature within the municipality.

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Place details

Locality
Beynost
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country
France
Population
5,198

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Air quality

48US AQIGood
PM2.5
9.5 µg/m³
PM10
12.3 µg/m³
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Key facts

French commune.name
Beynost
French commune.commune status
Commune
French commune.image
Mairie de Beynost (Ain, France) en août 2018.JPG
French commune.caption
Town hall
French commune.image coat of arms
Blason ville fr Beynost (Ain).svg
French commune.arrondissement
Bourg-en-Bresse
French commune.canton
Miribel
French commune.INSEE
01043
French commune.postal code
01700
French commune.mayor
Caroline Terrier
French commune.term
2020–2026
French commune.intercommunality
Miribel et Plateau
French commune.elevation m
150
French commune.elevation min m
174
French commune.elevation max m
322
French commune.area km2
10.64

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Encyclopedic overview

5 sections
Contents
  • Politics and administration
  • List of mayors
  • Population
  • See also
  • References

Beynost () is a commune in the Ain department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The commune is approximately 15 km from Lyon, and part of the unité urbaine de Lyon. Historically, Beynost is also part of the naturally forming region of Côtière. Beynost station has rail connections to Lyon, Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Chambéry.

== Politics and administration ==

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