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Vieu
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Vieu is located in France
Vieu
Vieu
Location in France
Vieu is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vieu
Vieu
Location in 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:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
2006 366 —    
2011 380 +0.75%
2015 379 −0.07%
2021 380 +0.04%
Source: INSEE

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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