Rhône (département) Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
| Rhône | |
|---|---|
Details | |
| Information | |
| Number | 69 |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Prefecture | Lyon |
| Subprefecture | Villefranche-sur-Saône |
| Population
- Total (1999) - Density | Ranked 4th
1 578 869 486 /km² |
| Area | 3,249 km²; |
| Arrondissementss | 2 |
| Cantons | 54 |
| Communes | 293 |
| President of the general council | Michel Mercier |
| Location | |
Rhône is a French département located in eastern central France. It is named after the Rhône River.
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Miscellaneous topics 7 External links |
Rivers include: Rhône, Saône (which joins the Rhône in Lyon).
Other cities include: Villeurbanne and ChaponostHistory
Geography