France
Lyon is a city located in France, specifically in the Rhône-Alpes province. With a population of 520,774, it ranks as the third largest city in the country.
Lyon Bron Airport
7.8 km away
Lyon Corbas Airfield
11.7 km away
Lyon Brindas Airfield
12.5 km away
Situated at coordinates 45.74906° latitude and 4.84789° longitude, Lyon lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 173 meters and operates within the Europe/Paris timezone. Nearby cities include Villeurbanne, Lyon 03, Lyon 08, Lyon 07, and Vénissieux.
Lyon ranks #3 out of 34,380 cities in France by population. It follows Paris and Marseille in terms of urban population size.
As the largest city in the Rhône-Alpes province, Lyon ranks #1 among 3,838 cities in that region. Other notable cities in the province include Saint-Étienne, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, and Villeurbanne. The city is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 43 hospitals, 937 schools, 76 universities, and numerous parks and restaurants.
Lyon is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
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The population of Lyon is 520,774.
Lyon is located in the Rhône-Alpes province.
The coordinates of Lyon are 45.74906° latitude and 4.84789° longitude.
The elevation of Lyon is 173 meters.
The nearest airport to Lyon is Lyon Bron Airport, located 7.8 km away.
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