Groslée-Saint-Benoît facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Groslée-Saint-Benoît
|
|
|---|---|
|
Commune
|
|
Chateau
|
|
 Groslée-Saint-Benoît
Location in France
Groslée-Saint-Benoît
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
|
|
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Belley |
| Canton | Belley |
| Area
1
|
28.92 km2 (11.17 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
|
1,238 |
| • Density | 42.808/km2 (110.87/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01338 /01300, 01680
|
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Groslée-Saint-Benoît is a special kind of town, called a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Ain department. This town was created on January 1, 2016. It was formed by joining two older towns: Groslée and Saint-Benoît.
Contents
About Groslée-Saint-Benoît
Groslée-Saint-Benoît is a small but interesting place in France. It has a population of about 1,238 people, based on numbers from 2021. The town covers an area of about 28.92 square kilometers.
Where is Groslée-Saint-Benoît?
This commune is located in the eastern part of France. It is in the Ain department. The Ain department is known for its beautiful landscapes. It has mountains, rivers, and forests.
How Groslée-Saint-Benoît Was Formed
The town of Groslée-Saint-Benoît is quite new. It was officially created on January 1, 2016. This happened when two separate towns decided to join together. These towns were Groslée and Saint-Benoît. Joining communes can help them share resources. It can also make local government more efficient.
Local Government and Leadership
Like all towns in France, Groslée-Saint-Benoît has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. The current mayor is Henri Soudan. He was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like public services and local projects.
