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Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Birieux
Commune
Town hallTown hall
Coat of arms of BirieuxCoat of arms
Location of Birieux
Birieux is located in FranceBirieuxBirieuxShow map of FranceBirieux is located in Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesBirieuxBirieuxShow map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Coordinates: 45°57′12″N 5°02′23″E / 45.9533°N 5.0397°E / 45.9533; 5.0397
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentAin
ArrondissementBourg-en-Bresse
CantonVillars-les-Dombes
IntercommunalityDombes
Government
 • Mayor (2022–2026) Cyril Baillet
Area15.83 km (6.11 sq mi)
Population280
 • Density18/km (46/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code01045 /01330
Elevation277–295 m (909–968 ft)
(avg. 285 m or 935 ft)
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Birieux (French pronunciation: [biʁjø]; Arpitan: Beriô) is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

Geography

The Chalaronne forms part of the commune's northwestern border.

History

Birieux is first mentioned in the 12th century as a priory dependent on the abbey of l'Île Barbe à Lyon.

In the Middle Ages, Birieux was a possession of the lords of Thoire-Villars.

In 1789, the commune was included in the canton of Meximieux.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 110—    
1975 97−1.78%
1982 102+0.72%
1990 125+2.57%
1999 145+1.66%
2007 220+5.35%
2012 265+3.79%
2017 283+1.32%
Source: INSEE

Economy

The region is primarily agricultural, producing grain and cattle.

See also

References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
  3. Population en historique depuis 1968 Archived 26 July 2022 at the Wayback Machine, INSEE

External links

Ain Communes of the Ain department


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