Vernay, Rhône

Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Coat of arms of Vernay
Coat of arms
Location of Vernay
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(2020–2026) Philippe Perret[1]Area
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5.59 km2 (2.16 sq mi)Population
 (2021)[2]
110 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)INSEE/Postal code
69261 /69430
Elevation393–940 m (1,289–3,084 ft)
(avg. 650 m or 2,130 ft)1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Vernay (French pronunciation: [vɛʁnɛ]) is a commune (municipality) and former bishopric in the Rhône department in eastern France.

History

There is no archaeological or written evidence of Roman or earlier occupation on the site.

Around 400 a Latin Catholic Diocese of Vernay was established. Neither incumbents nor other details are available. It was suppressed, apparently without direct successor.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.

Sources and external links

  • GCatholic - former bishopric
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