Vernay (French pronunciation: [vɛʁnɛ]) is a commune (municipality) and former bishopric in the Rhône department in eastern France.

Vernay
The church in Vernay
The church in Vernay
Coat of arms of Vernay
Location of Vernay
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Vernay is located in France
Vernay
Vernay
Vernay is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vernay
Vernay
Coordinates: 46°09′29″N 4°31′48″E / 46.1581°N 4.53°E / 46.1581; 4.53
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentRhône
ArrondissementVillefranche-sur-Saône
CantonBelleville-en-Beaujolais
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Philippe Perret[1]
Area
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5.59 km2 (2.16 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
110
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
69261 /69430
Elevation393–940 m (1,289–3,084 ft)
(avg. 650 m or 2,130 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

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There is no archaeological or written evidence of Roman or earlier occupation on the site.

Around 400 a Latin Catholic Diocese of Vernay was established. Neither incumbents nor other details are available. It was suppressed, apparently without direct successor.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
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