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Feyzin

Feyzin is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.

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Coordinates: 45°40′23″N 4°51′32″E / 45.673°N 4.859°E / 45.673; 4.859
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
MetropolisLyon Metropolis
ArrondissementLyon
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Murielle Laurent1
Area
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9.64 km2 (3.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)2
10,304
 • Density1,070/km2 (2,770/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
69276 /69320
Elevation155–234 m (509–768 ft)
(avg. 204 m or 669 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Feyzin (French pronunciation: [fɛzɛ̃]) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.

History

The refinery near Feyzin was the location of an explosion and fire on January 4, 1966 which resulted in the deaths of 18 people and the injury of 81.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 5,604—    
1975 7,346+3.94%
1982 7,753+0.77%
1990 8,520+1.19%
1999 8,469−0.07%
2007 9,357+1.25%
2012 9,370+0.03%
2017 9,857+1.02%
2023 10,304+0.74%
Source: INSEE3

Transports

There are many Bus Lines and the tramway line for direction Vénissieux station and 8th arrondissement.

References

References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
  2. "Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
  3. Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE