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Metropolis of Lyon

Métropole de Lyon
Official logo of Metropolis of Lyon
Location of Metropolitan Lyon in France
Location of Metropolitan Lyon in France
The city (commune) of Lyon (in red) and 58 suburban communes (in blue) make up the Metropolitan region.
The city (commune) of Lyon (in red) and 58 suburban communes (in blue) make up the Metropolitan region.
Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Prefecture Lyon
Area
 • Total 533.68 km2 (206.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total 1,385,927
 • Density 2,596.925/km2 (6,726.01/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Department number 69M
Arrondissements 1
Cantons none
Communes 59

The Metropolis of Lyon (French: Métropole de Lyon), also known as Grand Lyon (meaning "Greater Lyon"), is a special area in France. It is located in the east-central region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is a type of local government that includes the big city of Lyon and most of its surrounding towns.

This area has its own elected leaders. They manage public services for the people living there.

About the Metropolis of Lyon

The Metropolis of Lyon is a unique kind of local government in France. It acts like both a city and a department. This means it handles many important things for its citizens.

What is a Territorial Collectivity?

A territorial collectivity is a part of a country that has its own local government. It can make some decisions for its area. The Metropolis of Lyon is one of these. It helps manage things like public transport and urban planning.

Population and Size

In 2017, about 1,385,927 people lived in the Metropolis of Lyon. A large part of these people, about 37.2%, lived right in the city of Lyon itself. The total area of the Metropolis is about 533.68 square kilometers.

Who Leads the Metropolis?

The Metropolis of Lyon is led by a President. This person is chosen by the Metropolitan council. The current President is Bruno Bernard. He is a member of The Greens political party.

See also

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