Vieu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vieu
Part of Valromey-sur-Séran
Vieu Location in France Show map of France Vieu Location in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Show map of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ain
Arrondissement	Belley
Canton	Plateau d'Hauteville
Commune	Valromey-sur-Séran
Area 1	6.54 km2 (2.53 sq mi)
Population  (2021)	380
• Density	58.1/km2 (150.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code	01260
Elevation	280–540 m (920–1,770 ft) (avg. 420 m or 1,380 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Vieu (pronounced "vyo") was a small area, like a town or village, located in eastern France. It was part of the Ain department. In 2019, Vieu joined with other nearby areas to form a new, larger commune called Valromey-sur-Séran.

Understanding Vieu's History

Vieu was once known as a "commune" in France. A commune is like a local government area or a small town. It has its own local council and mayor. Vieu was located in the eastern part of France, in a region called Ain.

Becoming Part of Valromey-sur-Séran

On January 1, 2019, Vieu officially merged with other communes. This created a new, larger commune named Valromey-sur-Séran. This kind of merger happens when smaller areas decide to combine. They do this to share resources and manage services more efficiently.

How Many People Lived in Vieu?

The number of people living in Vieu was counted regularly. This helps us understand how the population changed over time.

Vieu's Population Over Time

Here is a look at the population numbers for Vieu in recent years:

As you can see, the population of Vieu stayed quite steady. It was around 380 people in 2021, just before it became part of Valromey-sur-Séran.

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In Spanish: Vieu para niños