Poncin

Poncin () is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies on the banks of the river Ain.

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Poncin is a small town located in the Ain department in eastern France, situated along the banks of the Ain River. It represents one of many communes that make up the administrative divisions of France's regions.

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Place details

Locality: Poncin
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Country: France
Population: 1,557

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Key facts

French commune.name: Poncin
French commune.commune status: Commune
French commune.image: 01 Château de Poncin.jpg
French commune.caption: Château de Poncin
French commune.image coat of arms: Blason ville fr Poncin (Ain).svg
French commune.arrondissement: Nantua
French commune.canton: Pont-d'Ain
French commune.INSEE: 01303
French commune.postal code: 01450
French commune.mayor: Jean-Michel Giroux
French commune.term: 2020–2026
French commune.intercommunality: Rives de l'Ain - Pays du Cerdon
French commune.elevation m: 265
French commune.elevation min m: 240
French commune.elevation max m: 540
French commune.area km2: 19.77

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Poncin
Population: 1803
Area: 19.77
Elevation: 336
Official website: www.poncin.fr
Image: 01 Château de Poncin.jpg

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Commons category: Poncin
postal code: 01450
male population: 813
female population: 890
P8168: FC Porto
email address: mailto:[email protected]
phone number: +33-4-74-37-22-77

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Poncin () is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. It lies on the banks of the river Ain.

==History== Of strategic importance during medieval times, Poncin is surrounded by city walls that are still in perfect shape despite their age. The village was originally intended to receive the same patronage as Pérouges but the plan never reached fruition.