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Blyes () is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

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Blyes is a commune in France, situated within the Ain department and the arrondissement of Belley. It is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and borders the municipalities of Charnoz-sur-Ain, Chazey-sur-Ain, Saint-Jean-de-Niost, and Saint-Vulbas. The town lies next to the Ain river and stands at an elevation of 243 meters above sea level. Its official inception date is May 16, 1863.

The commune covers an area of 9.32 square kilometers. Population figures vary by source, with one listing 1,401 residents and another citing 767. The postal code for the area is 01150. Blyes is associated with the canton of Lagnieu for electoral purposes.

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Place details

Locality
Blyes
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country
France
Population
767

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10.5 µg/m³
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Key facts

French commune.name
Blyes
French commune.commune status
Commune
French commune.image
Mairie de Blyes.JPG
French commune.caption
Town hall
French commune.image coat of arms
Blason ville fr Blyes (Ain).svg
French commune.arrondissement
Belley
French commune.canton
Lagnieu
French commune.INSEE
01047
French commune.postal code
01150
French commune.mayor
Daniel Martin
French commune.term
2020–2026
French commune.intercommunality
Plaine de l'Ain
French commune.elevation m
210
French commune.elevation min m
199
French commune.elevation max m
243
French commune.area km2
12.27

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Blyes
Country
France
Population
1401
Area
9.32
Elevation
209
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Body of water
Ain
Shares border with
Saint-Vulbas
Official website
www.blyes.fr
Image
Église de Blyes - 3.JPG
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Commons category
Blyes
postal code
01150
native label
Blyes
inception
1863-05-16
associated electoral district
canton of Lagnieu
male population
515
female population
492
email address
mailto:[email protected]
phone number
+33-4-74-61-53-14
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Encyclopedic overview

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  • Geography
  • Population
  • See also
  • References
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Blyes () is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

==Geography== Blyes lies 8 km from Lagnieu, 5 km from the A42, 10 km from Meximieux, 4 km from Saint-Vulbas, and 6 km from Chazey-sur-Ain. It is located not far from the river Ain.

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