Feyzin

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Feyzin
Feyzin is located in France
Feyzin
Feyzin
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Location within Rhône-Alpes region
Feyzin is located in Rhône-Alpes
Feyzin
Feyzin
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Country France
Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Metropolis Metropolis of Lyon
Arrondissement Lyon
Government
 • Mayor (2014-2020) Yves Blein
Area1 9.64 km2 (3.72 sq mi)
Population (2012)2 9,370
 • Density 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 69276 / 69320
Elevation 155–234 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. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Feyzin 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.

Transports

There are many Bus Lines and the tramway line for direction Gare de Venissieux and 8th arrondissement.

References

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