Laiz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laiz
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 Laiz
Location in France
Laiz
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Canton | Pont-de-Veyle |
| Intercommunality | Pont-de-Veyle |
| Area
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10.31 km2 (3.98 sq mi) |
| Population
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986 |
| • Density | 95.64/km2 (247.69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01203 /01290
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| Elevation | 173–210 m (568–689 ft) (avg. 200 m or 660 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Laiz is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the eastern part of France. It is found in the Ain department, which is part of the larger region called Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
About Laiz
Laiz is a commune, which is like a local government area or a small town in France. It is a place where people live and work, and it has its own local government.
Location of Laiz
Laiz is situated in eastern France. It is part of the Ain department. This department is known for its diverse landscapes, from mountains to flat plains. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is one of the largest regions in France. It includes the famous Alps mountains.
Size and Population
Laiz covers an area of about 10.31 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 1,000 football fields. According to a count in 1999, about 986 people lived in Laiz. This makes it a small community.
How Laiz is Governed
Like all communes in France, Laiz has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Laiz was Yves Zancanaro. The commune also works with other nearby towns in something called an "intercommunality." For Laiz, this group is called Pont-de-Veyle. This helps different towns work together on projects.
Land and Elevation
The land in Laiz is mostly flat, but it does have some small changes in height. The lowest point in the commune is 173 meters above sea level. The highest point reaches 210 meters above sea level. The average height of Laiz is around 200 meters.
