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Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

France

Provincial capital45.1787° N, 5.7148° E

Grenoble is a city located in France, within the Rhône-Alpes province. It has a population of 158,552, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population158,552
ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Coordinates45.1787° N, 5.7148° E
Elevation218 m
CountryFrance
Rank in France#21 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield

LFLGLocal

11.3 km away

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Montaud Airfield

FR-1027Local

15.4 km away

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Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface

FR-1111Local

20.3 km away

About Grenoble

The city is situated at coordinates 45.17869° latitude and 5.71479° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. With an elevation of 218 meters, Grenoble operates under the Europe/Paris timezone.

Grenoble ranks as the 21st largest city in France out of a total of 34,380 cities. The total population of France is approximately 65,295,700, providing context for its urban standing.

Weather in Grenoble

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Cities in Rhône-Alpes

Grenoble is part of the Rhône-Alpes region. The ranking of the city within the province is not specified, and there are no other cities listed in the evidence.

Lyon520,774Saint-Étienne176,280Clermont-Ferrand147,865Villeurbanne131,445Lyon 03102,725Lyon 0886,154Lyon 0782,573Valence63,864Chambéry61,640Vénissieux57,584

Nearby Cities

Grenoble is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Eaux ClairesCity
0.4 km
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(former) Roman Catholic Diocese of GrenoblePopulated place
0.5 km
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Les ÎlesCity
1.4 km
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Seyssinet-ParisetCity · 13,473 inhab.
1.7 km
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Bishopric of GrenoblePopulated place
2.1 km
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Ville NeuveNeighborhood
2.4 km
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FontaineCity · 24,588 inhab.
2.6 km
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Les GrangesCity
2.7 km
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Saint-Martin-le-VinouxCity · 5,589 inhab.
2.7 km
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SeyssinetCity
2.8 km
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SeyssinsCity · 7,408 inhab.
2.9 km
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ÉchirollesCity · 33,088 inhab.
3.6 km
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Saint-Martin-d'HèresCity · 35,528 inhab.
3.8 km
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La TroncheCity · 7,125 inhab.
3.8 km
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PoisatCity · 2,066 inhab.
4.2 km
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Les AllovesCity
4.3 km
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RhutCity
4.3 km
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EybensCity · 10,195 inhab.
4.4 km
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La GalochèreCity
4.4 km
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ParisetCity
4.5 km

Universities in Grenoble

Grenoble is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
École nationale supérieure d'électronique et de radioélectricité de Grenoble1958——
Joseph Fourier University1970——
Université des sciences sociales de Grenoble1970——
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Largest cities in France

#1 Paris2,138,551#2 Marseille877,215#3 Lyon520,774#4 Toulouse511,684#5 Nice342,669
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grenoble?

The population of Grenoble is 158,552.

In which province/state is Grenoble located?

Grenoble is located in the Rhône-Alpes province.

What are the coordinates of Grenoble?

The coordinates of Grenoble are 45.17869° latitude and 5.71479° longitude.

What is the elevation of Grenoble?

The elevation of Grenoble is 218 meters.

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