| Genas | |
|---|---|
| Canton | |
 | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Rhône |
| No. of communes | 8 |
| Seat | Genas |
| Area | 141.18 km (54.51 sq mi) |
| Population | 42,457 |
| • Density | 301/km (780/sq mi) |
| INSEE code | 6906 |
The Canton of Genas is a French administrative division, located in the Rhône department.
The canton was established by decree of 27 February 2014 which came into force in March 2015.
Composition
The canton of Genas is composed of 8 communes:
| Communes | Population (2012) |
|---|---|
| Colombier-Saugnieu | 2,495 |
| Genas | 12,355 |
| Jons | 1,354 |
| Pusignan | 3,730 |
| Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure | 6,822 |
| Saint-Laurent-de-Mure | 5,326 |
| Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu | 4,651 |
| Toussieu | 2,456 |
See also
References
- "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- (in French) Décret n° 2014-267 du 27 février 2014 portant délimitation des cantons dans le département du Rhône
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