Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
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| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Haute-Savoie |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Julien-en-Genevois |
| Canton | Saint-Julien-en-Genevois |
| Intercommunality | Genevois |
| Mayor | Jean-Michel Thénard (2001–2009) |
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| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) avg. |
| Land area1 | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 11,281 (2006) |
| - Density | 752 /km2 (1,950 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 3 21 243-COM 74 3 21 243/ 74160 |
| 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. | |
Coordinates: 46°08′37″N 6°04′52″E / 46.1436°N 6.0811°E
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.
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[edit] Geography
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is located right on the Swiss border some 9 km (5.6 mi) southwest of downtown Geneva and forms part of its metropolitan area.
The municipality of Saint Julien-en-Genevois also consists of the following villages: Thairy, Crâche, Thérens, Norcier, Ternier, and Lathoy.
[edit] Twin towns
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois has been twinned with Mössingen, Germany, since January 13, 1990.
[edit] Gallery
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General view of Saint Julien with Geneva in the background.
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The church square.
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The Catholic church.
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Place de la Libération, the main square.
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The old water trough at the Place de la Libération.
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'L'Escalade" residential area.
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Chemin des marronniers, the chestnut lane at l'Escalade.
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View on the Salève mountain.
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View on the Jura mountains.
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Place du Maquis des Glières et Mairie (façade ouest).
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View of the Acacias area and the hospital. In the background, the Geneva countryside and the Jura mountain range.
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The townhall as seen from the Promenade du Crêt.
[edit] Economy
[edit] Population income
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[edit] Employment
- In 2007, there was 4491 jobs in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois and 5401 active habitants. However, 46,1% of active inhabitants are working in neighbouring Switzerland. Unemployment rate stood at 10,6%, twice as high as in the neighbouring rural and residential communes. .[1].
[edit] Companies
- Macumba - One of Europe's largest nightclubs with 15 halls, six restaurants and over five thousands visitors every week-end.
- Vitam'Parc - Water and leisure park.
- Casino de Saint Julien - Ranked 73rd casino in France in 2006.
- Pierre Fabre Laboratories
- Pellet-Moine - Logistics.
- Mont-Blanc Bio / Bio Frais - Organic foods and packaging, two packaging oscars.
[edit] Commerce
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official town website (French)
- Official tourist office website (French)
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