Montagnieu (Ain)

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Montagnieu
Montagnieu (France)
Montagnieu
region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Ain
Arrondissement Belley
Canton Lagnieu
Community association Plaine de l'Ain
Coordinates 45 ° 48 '  N , 5 ° 28'  E Coordinates: 45 ° 48 '  N , 5 ° 28'  E
height 200-714 m
surface 6.22 km 2
Residents 622 (January 1, 2017)
Population density 100 inhabitants / km 2
Post Code 01470
INSEE code

Montagnieu is a French commune in the Ain department in the region of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes . It belongs to the canton of Lagnieu in the arrondissement of Belley . Neighboring municipalities are Bénonces in the north, Seillonnaz in the east, Briord in the south, Bouvesse-Quirieu ( Département Isère ) in the southwest and Serrières-de-Briord in the west.

Population development

year 1962 1968 1975 1982 1990 1999 2004 2009 2014
Residents 287 306 354 372 356 386 439 495 584

Attractions

  • Saint Didier Church
  • Castle of Montagnieu
Montagnieu Castle

economy

In 1860, Antoine Roset laid the foundation stone for the Ligne Roset furniture factory , now operating as Roset SA in Briord .

Web links

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