Groslée facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Groslée
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Part of Groslée-Saint-Benoît
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 Groslée
Location in France
Groslée
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Lagnieu |
| Commune | Groslée-Saint-Benoît |
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7.27 km2 (2.81 sq mi) |
| Population
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322 |
| • Density | 44.29/km2 (114.71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
01680
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| Elevation | 202–1,000 m (663–3,281 ft) (avg. 210 m or 690 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Groslée was once a small town, known in France as a commune. It was located in the eastern part of France, in a region called Ain. On January 1, 2016, Groslée joined with another nearby town, Saint-Benoît, to form a new, larger commune called Groslée-Saint-Benoît.
About Groslée
Groslée was a charming place nestled in the Ain department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and quiet towns. Even though Groslée is now part of a bigger commune, its history and unique character remain an important part of the region.
Where is it?
Groslée is situated in eastern France. It's part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is known for its mountains and rivers. The town was located close to the Rhône River, which is one of the major rivers in France. Being in the Ain department means it's in a part of France that has both flat areas and hills.
What is a Commune?
In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a city, town, or village. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that manage things like schools, roads, and local services. When Groslée merged with Saint-Benoît, it meant that these two smaller local governments came together to form one larger one, sharing resources and working together.
Population Changes
The number of people living in a place can change over time. This is called its population. For Groslée, we can look at how many people lived there in different years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 352 | — |
| 2011 | 352 | +0.00% |
| 2021 | 322 | −0.89% |
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As you can see from the numbers, the population of Groslée stayed around 352 people for a few years. By 2021, after it had merged into the new commune, the population for the area that was once Groslée was recorded as 322. These numbers help us understand how communities grow or shrink over time.
See also
In Spanish: Groslée para niños
