Saint-Genis-Pouilly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint Genis-Pouilly
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The church in Pouilly
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 Saint Genis-Pouilly
Location in France
Saint Genis-Pouilly
Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Ain | |
| Arrondissement | Gex | |
| Canton | Saint-Genis-Pouilly | |
| Intercommunality | Pays de Gex | |
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9.77 km2 (3.77 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
01354 /01630
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| Dialling codes | 0450 | |
| Elevation | 419–502 m (1,375–1,647 ft) (avg. 450 m or 1,480 ft) |
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Saint-Genis-Pouilly is a town in eastern France. It is located in the Ain department, which is part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. A "commune" is like a local government area or a small town.
This town is found in an area called the Pays de Gex. It sits at the bottom of the Jura Mountains. Saint-Genis-Pouilly is very close to the border with Switzerland. It is also part of the larger area around the city of Geneva.
With more than 12,000 people living there, Saint-Genis-Pouilly is one of the biggest towns in the Ain department.
CERN: A Science Hub
A big part of CERN is located in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. CERN is a famous European laboratory. It is where scientists study particle physics. This means they learn about the tiniest parts that make up everything in the universe.
- The ALICE experiment is near the town.
- The main entrance to CERN's campus in Meyrin, Switzerland, is only 3 kilometers away.
- The ATLAS experiment is also very close.
CERN is the largest lab in the world for studying basic physics. It has helped Saint-Genis-Pouilly grow a lot. This growth has happened since the mid-1960s. Many scientists and their families live in the town because of CERN.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Genis-Pouilly para niños
Images for kids
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A map showing the Pays de Gex area.
