Ain Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
- Ain is also a figure from mythology; see Ain (mythology).
| Ain | |
|---|---|
Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 01 |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Prefecture | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| Subprefectures | Belley Gex Nantua |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 48th
515,270 89 /km² |
| Area | 5,762 km² |
| Arrondissementss | 4 |
| Cantons | 43 |
| Communes | 419 |
| President of the general council | Jean Pépin |
| Location | |
Ain is a French département, located in a very rural part of France, centralized around its préfecture, the market town of Bourg-en-Bresse.
See also: List of the communes of the Ain département