Vinay, Isère
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| Vinay | |
|---|---|
  Vinay | |
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Location within Rhône-Alpes region  Vinay | |
| Coordinates: 45°12′39″N 5°24′16″E / 45.2108°N 5.4044°ECoordinates: 45°12′39″N 5°24′16″E / 45.2108°N 5.4044°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| Department | Isère |
| Arrondissement | Arrondissement of Grenoble |
| Canton |
Canton of Vinay (chef-lieu) |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de Vinay |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Mme Laura Bonnefoy |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 16.01 km2 (6.18 sq mi) |
| Population (1999) | |
| • Population2 | 3,525 |
| • Population2 Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 38559 / 38470 |
| Elevation |
168–580 m (551–1,903 ft) (avg. 262 m or 860 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Vinay is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.
Vinay is a largely agricultural village. It is commonly known as the walnut capital of Grenoble and boasts over 175,000 trees.
See also
- Communes of the Isère department
- Parc naturel régional du Vercors
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