Péronnas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Péronnas
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| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Ain |
| Arrondissement | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Canton | Péronnas |
| Intercommunality | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Area
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17.59 km2 (6.79 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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6,106 |
| • Density | 347.13/km2 (899.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01289 /01960
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| Elevation | 223–277 m (732–909 ft) (avg. 240 m or 790 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Péronnas is a charming town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Ain department and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Péronnas is a place where people live, work, and enjoy life, just like any town or city.
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Exploring Péronnas: Geography and Location
Péronnas is situated in a lovely part of France. A river called the Veyle flows along part of the town's western edge. This river helps shape the landscape and adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Péronnas Through the Years: Population Growth
The number of people living in Péronnas has grown quite a bit over the years. This shows that more and more families have chosen to make Péronnas their home.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 1,652 | — |
| 1968 | 2,272 | +37.5% |
| 1975 | 3,223 | +41.9% |
| 1982 | 4,575 | +41.9% |
| 1990 | 5,352 | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 5,534 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 6,135 | +10.9% |
Sports and Fun in Péronnas
Péronnas is a great place for sports fans! The town has its own football (soccer) club, called FC Bourg-Péronnas. This team plays their games at the Stade Municipal de Péronnas, which is the town's stadium.
The FC Bourg-Péronnas team is quite good! They currently play in Ligue 2, which is the second-highest level of professional football in France. This means they compete against many other talented teams from all over the country.
See also
You can also learn about Péronnas in Spanish! Check out this page: Péronnas para niños
