Arrondissement of Belley
Encyclopedia
The arrondissement of Belley is an arrondissement
of France
, located in the Ain
department, in the Rhône-Alpes
region
. It has 9 cantons
and 107 communes
.
s, are:
Arrondissements of France
The 101 French departments are divided into 342 arrondissements, which may be translated into English as districts.The capital of an arrondissement/district is called a subprefecture...
of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, located in the Ain
Ain
Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged geographic situation...
department, in the Rhône-Alpes
Rhône-Alpes
Rhône-Alpes is one of the 27 regions of France, located on the eastern border of the country, towards the south. The region was named after the Rhône River and the Alps mountain range. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris...
region
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
. It has 9 cantons
Cantons of France
The cantons of France are territorial subdivisions of the French Republic's 342 arrondissements and 101 departments.Apart from their role as organizational units in certain aspects of the administration of public services and justice, the chief purpose of the cantons today is to serve as...
and 107 communes
Communes of France
The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...
.
Cantons
The cantons of the arrondissement of Belley are:- Ambérieu-en-Bugey
- BelleyCanton of BelleyThe canton of Belley is a French district located in the department of Ain and in the region of Rhône-Alpes.-Geography:This canton is organized around Belley in the Arrondissement of Belley...
- Champagne-en-Valromey
- Hauteville-Lompnes
- Lagnieu
- Lhuis
- Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey
- Seyssel
- Virieu-le-Grand
Communes
The communes of the arrondissement of Belley, and their INSEE codeINSEE code
The INSEE code is a numerical indexing code used by the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies to identify various entities, including communes, départements...
s, are:
| 1. Ambléon Ambléon Ambléon is a commune in the Ain department in the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01006) |
2. Ambronay Ambronay Ambronay is a commune in the Ain department in the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is situated some north of Ambérieu-en-Bugey.-Abbey:... (01007) |
3. Ambutrix Ambutrix Ambutrix is a commune in the Ain department in the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.-Population:... (01008) |
| 4. Ambérieu-en-Bugey Ambérieu-en-Bugey Ambérieu-en-Bugey is a commune in the department of Ain in eastern France.It is the largest town in the arrondissement of Belley and the seat of the Ambérieu-en-Bugey canton, as well as the capital of the historic region of Bugey.-Geography:... (01004) |
5. Andert-et-Condon Andert-et-Condon Andert-et-Condon is a commune in the department of Ain in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01009) |
6. Anglefort Anglefort Anglefort is a commune in the department of Ain in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01010) |
| 7. Aranc Aranc Aranc is a commune in the department of Ain in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01012) |
8. Arandas (01013) | 9. Arbignieu Arbignieu Arbignieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01015) |
| 10. Argis Argis Argis is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The river Albarine flows northwest through the commune; the village lies on its right bank.-Population:-External links:*... (01017) |
11. Armix Armix Armix is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01019) |
12. Artemare Artemare Artemare is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01022) |
| 13. Belley Belley Belley is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-History:Belley is of Roman origin, and in the 5th century became an episcopal see. It was the capital of the province of Bugey, which was a dependency of Savoy till 1601, when it was ceded to France... (01034) |
14. Belmont-Luthézieu Belmont-Luthézieu Belmont-Luthézieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The commune is located 18 km to the north of Belley. There are several waterfalls, gorges and caves in a forested environment.-Population:-History:... (01036) |
15. Bettant Bettant Bettant is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The village lies in the commune's northwestern part, on the left bank of the river Albarine, which forms most of the commune's northern and eastern borders.-Population:... (01041) |
| 16. Blyes Blyes Blyes is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:Blyes lies 8 km from Lagnieu, 5 km from the A42, 10 km from Meximieux, 4 km from Saint-Vulbas, and 6 km from Chazey-sur-Ain. It is located not far from the Ain River.-Population:-External links:*... (01047) |
17. Brens Brens, Ain Brens is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01061) |
18. Briord Briord Briord is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01064) |
| 19. Brégnier-Cordon Brégnier-Cordon Brégnier-Cordon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.The municipalities near the city are Izieu, Murs-et-Gélignieux, Prémeyzel, Saint-Genix Guiers, Champagneux, St. Benedict, Granieu, Peyrieu, Chimilin, Conzieu, and Romagnieu.-Geography:... (01058) |
20. Brénaz Brénaz Brénaz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01059) |
21. Bénonces Bénonces Bénonces is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01037) |
| 22. Béon Béon, Ain Béon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01039) |
23. Ceyzérieu Ceyzérieu Ceyzérieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01073) |
24. Chaley Chaley Chaley is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The river Albarine flows southwestward through the commune; the village lies on its right bank.-Population:... (01076) |
| 25. Champagne-en-Valromey Champagne-en-Valromey Champagne-en-Valromey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.On April 28, 2009, Champagne-en-Valromey was awarded the Wine Tasting International Pride Award for producing more than 12 different prize-winning wines in less than six months.... (01079) |
26. Chanay Chanay Chanay is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01082) |
27. Chavornay Chavornay, Ain Chavornay is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01097) |
| 28. Chazey-Bons Chazey-Bons Chazey-Bons is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01098) |
29. Chazey-sur-Ain Chazey-sur-Ain Chazey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01099) |
30. Cheignieu-la-Balme Cheignieu-la-Balme Cheignieu-la-Balme is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-References:*... (01100) |
| 31. Château-Gaillard Château-Gaillard, Ain Château-Gaillard is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01089) |
32. Cleyzieu Cleyzieu Cleyzieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01107) |
33. Colomieu Colomieu Colomieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01110) |
| 34. Conand Conand, Ain Conand is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01111) |
35. Contrevoz Contrevoz Contrevoz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01116) |
36. Conzieu Conzieu Conzieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01117) |
| 37. Corbonod Corbonod Corbonod is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01118) |
38. Corlier Corlier Corlier is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01121) |
39. Cormaranche-en-Bugey Cormaranche-en-Bugey Cormaranche-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01122) |
| 40. Cressin-Rochefort Cressin-Rochefort Cressin-Rochefort is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01133) |
41. Culoz Culoz Culoz is a commune in the Ain department in the Rhône-Alpes region of France.-Geography:The town, which is situated on the right bank of the River Rhône just a few kilometres from the first foothills of the Alps, is dominated by the Grand Colombier: the highest summit of the southern end of the... (01138) |
42. Cuzieu Cuzieu, Ain Cuzieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.... (01141) |
| 43. Douvres Douvres Douvres is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01149) |
44. Flaxieu Flaxieu Flaxieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.... (01162) |
45. Groslée Groslée Groslée is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01182) |
| 46. Hauteville-Lompnes Hauteville-Lompnes Hauteville-Lompnes is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-History:The commune was formed in 1942 by the union of Hauteville and Lompnes... (01185) |
47. Hostiaz Hostiaz Hostiaz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01186) |
48. Innimond Innimond Innimond is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01190) |
| 49. Izieu Izieu Izieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.It lies on the Rhône River between the cities of Lyon and Chambéry.-History:Izieu was the site of a Jewish orphanage during the Second World War. Most of the children were however only separated from their parents or sent purposely in the... (01193) |
50. L'Abergement-de-Varey L'Abergement-de-Varey L'Abergement-de-Varey is a commune in the department of Ain in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01002) |
51. La Burbanche La Burbanche La Burbanche is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01066) |
| 52. Lagnieu Lagnieu Lagnieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01202) |
53. Lavours Lavours Lavours is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01208) |
54. Leyment Leyment Leyment is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01213) |
| 55. Lhuis Lhuis Lhuis is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.It is located near Bugey at the southern end of the Jura mountains. It lies between Lyon and Aix-les-Bains, about from each.-Population:-External links:... (01216) |
56. Lochieu Lochieu Lochieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01218) |
57. Lompnas Lompnas Lompnas or Lompnaz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01219) |
| 58. Lompnieu Lompnieu Lompnieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.It is located in La Val Romey, which means, "The Roman Valley." The Romans built several outposts in the valley.... (01221) |
59. Loyettes Loyettes Loyette is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01224) |
60. Magnieu Magnieu Magnieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01227) |
| 61. Marchamp Marchamp Marchamp is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.... (01233) |
62. Marignieu Marignieu Marignieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01234) |
63. Massignieu-de-Rives Massignieu-de-Rives Massignieu-de-Rives is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01239) |
| 64. Montagnieu Montagnieu, Ain Montagnieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.... (01255) |
65. Murs-et-Gélignieux Murs-et-Gélignieux Murs-et-Gélignieux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01268) |
66. Nattages Nattages Nattages is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.It contains the ruins of the Chateau Montbel, the romanesque chapel of Chemillieu and a church rebuilt in the 17th century.-Population:... (01271) |
| 67. Nivollet-Montgriffon Nivollet-Montgriffon Nivollet-Montgriffon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01277) |
68. Oncieu Oncieu Oncieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01279) |
69. Ordonnaz Ordonnaz Ordonnaz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01280) |
| 70. Parves Parves Parves is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01286) |
71. Peyrieu Peyrieu Peyrieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.Town located 11 km south of Belley. It is located on the right bank of the Rhone in the area of AOC wines of Bugey .-Population:... (01294) |
72. Pollieu Pollieu Pollieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01302) |
| 73. Prémeyzel Prémeyzel Prémeyzel is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:The inhabitants of the town are called Prémeyzélans.-References:*... (01310) |
74. Prémillieu Prémillieu Prémillieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01311) |
75. Pugieu Pugieu Pugieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01316) |
| 76. Rossillon Rossillon Not to be confused with Roussillon, the region of south-western France.Rossillon is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01329) |
77. Ruffieu Ruffieu Ruffieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01330) |
78. Saint-Benoît Saint-Benoît, Ain Saint-Benoit is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01338) |
| 79. Saint-Bois Saint-Bois Saint-Bois is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01340) |
80. Saint-Champ Saint-Champ Saint-Champ is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01341) |
81. Saint-Denis-en-Bugey Saint-Denis-en-Bugey Saint-Denis-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The town lies on the left bank of the river Albarine, which forms all of the commune's northern border.-Population:-References:*... (01345) |
| 82. Saint-Germain-les-Paroisses Saint-Germain-les-Paroisses Saint-Germain-les-Paroisses is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01358) |
83. Saint-Martin-de-Bavel Saint-Martin-de-Bavel Saint-Martin-de-Bavel is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01372) |
84. Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The village lies on the left bank of the river Albarine, which flows west through the commune. The river Ain forms most of the commune's southwestern border.... (01379) |
| 85. Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-History:The commune takes its name from St Rambert who was assassinated here in the 7th century. The site soon became popular for pilgrimage and an influential abbey was built in the town.-Population:-External links:* *... (01384) |
86. Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01386) |
87. Saint-Vulbas Saint-Vulbas Saint-Vulbas is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01390) |
| 88. Sainte-Julie Sainte-Julie, Ain Sainte-Julie is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01366) |
89. Sault-Brénaz Sault-Brénaz Sault-Brénaz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01396) |
90. Seillonnaz Seillonnaz Seillonnaz is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01400) |
| 91. Serrières-de-Briord Serrières-de-Briord Serrières-de-Briord is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01403) |
92. Seyssel Seyssel, Ain Seyssel is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.It lies on the west bank of the Rhône River.The town also extends onto the left bank of the Rhône, but that forms the area generally known as Seyssel Savoie, as it a neighboring and exactly homonymous commune, also named Seyssel ,... (01407) |
93. Songieu Songieu Songieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01409) |
| 94. Souclin Souclin Souclin is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01411) |
95. Sutrieu Sutrieu Sutrieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01414) |
96. Talissieu Talissieu Talissieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01415) |
| 97. Tenay Tenay Tenay is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The river Albarine flows southwest through the commune's eastern part, crosses the village, then flows northwest.-Population:-References:*... (01416) |
98. Thézillieu Thézillieu Thézillieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-External links:*... (01417) |
99. Torcieu Torcieu Torcieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The village lies in the middle of the commune, on the right bank of the river Albarine, which flows west through the commune.-Population:... (01421) |
| 100. Vaux-en-Bugey Vaux-en-Bugey Vaux-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01431) |
101. Vieu Vieu Vieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01442) |
102. Villebois Villebois Villebois is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01444) |
| 103. Virieu-le-Grand Virieu-le-Grand Virieu-le-Grand is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01452) |
104. Virieu-le-Petit Virieu-le-Petit Virieu-le-Petit is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01453) |
105. Virignin Virignin Virignin is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01454) |
| 106. Vongnes Vongnes Vongnes is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:... (01456) |
107. Évosges Évosges Évosges is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*... (01155) |