Bresse Vallons facts for kids
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Bresse Vallons
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Commune
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Town hall in Cras-sur-Reyssouze
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 Bresse Vallons
Location in France
Bresse Vallons
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Canton | Attignat |
| Intercommunality | CA Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse |
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25.98 km2 (10.03 sq mi) |
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2,380 |
| • Density | 91.61/km2 (237.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01130 /01340
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| Elevation | 195–229 m (640–751 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Bresse Vallons is a commune located in the Ain department in eastern France. A commune is like a local town or district. This area was created on January 1, 2019. It was formed by joining two older communes: Cras-sur-Reyssouze and Étrez.
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What is Bresse Vallons?
Bresse Vallons is a new commune in the Ain department. It's part of the Bourg-en-Bresse area. The commune is known for its beautiful countryside. It is located in the historic region of Bresse.
How Bresse Vallons Was Formed
Bresse Vallons was created by merging two existing communes. These were Cras-sur-Reyssouze and Étrez. This merger happened on January 1, 2019. Joining communes can help them work together better. It can also help them share resources and services.
Local Government and Leadership
The commune of Bresse Vallons has a local government. This government is led by a mayor. The current mayor is Virginie Grignola-Bernard. She was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor and the local council help manage the daily life of the commune. They make decisions for the people living there.
Working with Other Communes
Bresse Vallons is part of a larger group. This group is called the Communauté d'agglomération du Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse. This means Bresse Vallons works with other nearby towns. They cooperate on things like public transport and waste management. This helps the whole region grow and improve.
Population in Bresse Vallons
The number of people living in Bresse Vallons has changed over time. Knowing the population helps us understand the commune's growth. It also shows how many people call this area home.
Historical Population Trends
The population of the area that is now Bresse Vallons has grown. In 1968, about 1,077 people lived here. By 2017, the population had more than doubled. It reached about 2,282 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Bresse Vallons.
Recent Population Figures
According to the latest information from 2021, the population of Bresse Vallons is 2,380 people. This number helps us see the current size of the commune. It also helps local leaders plan for the future.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 1,077 | — |
| 1975 | 1,091 | +0.18% |
| 1982 | 1,312 | +2.67% |
| 1990 | 1,356 | +0.41% |
| 1999 | 1,549 | +1.49% |
| 2007 | 1,886 | +2.49% |
| 2012 | 2,164 | +2.79% |
| 2017 | 2,282 | +1.07% |
| Populations of the area corresponding with the commune of Bresse Vallons at 1 January 2020. Source: INSEE |
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Geography and Location
Bresse Vallons is located in a beautiful part of eastern France. It has a specific location and elevation. This helps us understand its natural environment.
Where is Bresse Vallons?
The commune is in the Ain department. This department is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its exact coordinates are 46.3092 degrees North and 5.1664 degrees East.
Elevation and Area
Bresse Vallons is located at a certain height above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 195 meters (about 640 feet). The highest point is 229 meters (about 751 feet). The total area of the commune is 25.98 square kilometers (about 10.03 square miles).
See also
In Spanish: Bresse Vallons para niños
