Rhône, Administrative department in east-central France.
The Rhône department spans 2,715 square kilometers across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, bordering the departments of Ain, Isère, Loire, and Saône-et-Loire.
The department was established in 1793 when the larger Rhône-et-Loire department split into two separate administrative territories following the French Revolution.
The northern section contains the Beaujolais wine region with numerous vineyards, while the southern portion features agricultural lands and industrial developments.
The department contains 226 municipalities organized into 13 cantons, with Villefranche-sur-Saône serving as a major administrative and commercial center.
In 2015, the department underwent a significant reorganization when the city of Lyon and its immediate surroundings became a separate metropolitan territory.
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Location: departmental district of the Rhône
Inception: August 12, 1793
Capital city: Villefranche-sur-Saône
Shares border with: Ain, Isère, Loire, Saône-et-Loire, Metropolis of Lyon
Website: https://rhone.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.99550,4.71957
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
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