Lyon Metropolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Metropolis of Lyon
Métropole de Lyon
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Location of Metropolitan Lyon in France
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The city (commune) of Lyon (in red) and 58 suburban communes (in blue) make up the Metropolitan region.
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Prefecture | Lyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 533.68 km2 (206.05 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2017)
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| • 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.
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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
In Spanish: Metrópoli de Lyon para niños
