Beynost

Beynost (French pronunciation: [beno] ^ⓘ) is a commune in the Ain department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. The commune is approximately 15 km from Lyon, and part of the unité urbaine de Lyon. Historically, Beynost is also part of the naturally forming region of Côtière. Beynost station has rail connections to Lyon, Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Chambéry.

CountryFrance

Area

¹

10.64 km² (4.11 sq mi)

Population

(2023)^[2]

5,198

Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)

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Beynost
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Location of Beynost
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Coordinates: 45°50′28″N 5°00′07″E
Country	France
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department	Ain
Arrondissement	Bourg-en-Bresse
Canton	Miribel
Intercommunality	Miribel et Plateau
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	Caroline Terrier[1]
Area 1	10.64 km2 (4.11 sq mi)
Population  (2023)[2]	5,198
• Density	488.5/km2 (1,265/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code	01043 /01700
Elevation	174–322 m (571–1,056 ft) (avg. 150 m or 490 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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