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Lyon, Rhône-Alpes

France

Regional capital45.7491° N, 4.8479° E

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.

Population520,774
ProvinceRhône-Alpes
Coordinates45.7491° N, 4.8479° E
CountryFrance
Rank in France#3 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Lyon Bron Airport

LYNRegional

7.8 km away

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Lyon Corbas Airfield

LFHJLocal

11.7 km away

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Lyon Brindas Airfield

LFKLLocal

12.5 km away

About Lyon

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.

Cities in Rhône-Alpes

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.

Saint-Étienne176,280Grenoble158,552Clermont-Ferrand147,865Villeurbanne131,445Lyon 03102,725Lyon 0886,154Lyon 0782,573Valence63,864Chambéry61,640Vénissieux57,584

Nearby Cities

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

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GuillotièreNeighborhood
0.1 km
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Jean MacéNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Lyon 07Neighborhood · 82,573 inhab.
0.6 km
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La GuillotièreNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Mutualité Préfecture MonceyNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Voltaire Part-DieuNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Lyon 03Neighborhood · 102,725 inhab.
1.4 km
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Lyon 02Neighborhood · 31,303 inhab.
1.4 km
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La Part-DieuNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Bellecour CarnotNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Bellecour CordeliersNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Sans-Souci DauphinéNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Villette Paul BertNeighborhood
1.8 km
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La MoucheNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Saxe RooseveltNeighborhood
2 km
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Vieux LyonNeighborhood
2 km
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Saint-GeorgesNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Lyon 06Neighborhood · 52,862 inhab.
2.1 km
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BrotteauxNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Lyon 05Neighborhood · 49,664 inhab.
2.1 km

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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 Lyon?

The population of Lyon is 520,774.

In which province/state is Lyon located?

Lyon is located in the Rhône-Alpes province.

What are the coordinates of Lyon?

The coordinates of Lyon are 45.74906° latitude and 4.84789° longitude.

What is the elevation of Lyon?

The elevation of Lyon is 173 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Lyon?

The nearest airport to Lyon is Lyon Bron Airport, located 7.8 km away.

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