Feyzin
Feyzin is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.
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Location of Feyzin 
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| Coordinates: 45°40′23″N 4°51′32″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Metropolis | Metropolis of Lyon |
| Arrondissement | Lyon |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Yves Blein |
| Area 1 | 9.64 km2 (3.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 9,857 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 69276 /69320 |
| Elevation | 155–234 m (509–768 ft) (avg. 204 m or 669 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
The refinery near Feyzin was the location of an explosion and fire on January 4, 1966 which resulted in the deaths of 18 people and the injury of 81.
Transports
There are many Bus Lines and the tramway line for direction Gare de Venissieux and 8th arrondissement.
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References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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