Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey
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Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey | |
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Coordinates: 45°57′00″N 5°26′00″E / 45.95°N 5.4333°E | |
Country | France |
Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
Department | Ain |
Arrondissement | Belley |
Canton | Ambérieu-en-Bugey |
Intercommunality | Vallée de l'Albarine |
Government | |
• Mayor (2008–2014) | Gilbert Bouchon |
Area 1 | 28.55 km2 (11.02 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[1] | 2,173 |
• Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 01384 /01230 |
Elevation | 271–819 m (889–2,687 ft) (avg. 290 m or 950 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
History
The commune takes its name from St Rambert (or Ragnebert) who was assassinated here in the 7th century. The site soon became popular for pilgrimage and an influential abbey was built in the town.
Geography
The river Albarine flows southwest through the commune.
Population
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See also
References
- ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
External links
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