Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒyljɛ̃ ɑ̃ ʒənvwa] ⓘ; Arpitan: Sant-Jelien) is a subprefecture of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. In 2018, the commune had a population of 15,509.

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Sant-Jelien (Arpitan)
Subprefecture and commune
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois Town Hall
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois Town Hall
Coat of arms of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Coat of arms
Location of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is located in France
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
Coordinates: 46°08′37″N 6°04′52″E
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
ArrondissementSaint-Julien-en-Genevois
CantonSaint-Julien-en-Genevois
IntercommunalityGenevois
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Véronique Lecauchois[1]
Area
1
15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[2]
15,739
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
74243 /74160
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is located right on the Swiss border some 9 km (5.6 mi) southwest of the city centre of Geneva and forms part of its metropolitan area.

The commune of Saint Julien-en-Genevois also consists of the following villages: Thairy, Crâche, Thérens, Norcier, Ternier, Lathoy.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 3,872—    
1975 6,212+6.99%
1982 6,795+1.29%
1990 7,922+1.94%
1999 9,140+1.60%
2007 11,154+2.52%
2012 12,099+1.64%
2017 14,258+3.34%
2019 15,873+5.51%
Source: INSEE[3]

Economy

In 2007, there were 4,491 jobs in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois and 5,401 active inhabitants. However, 46,1% of active inhabitants were working in neighbouring Switzerland. The unemployment rate stood at 10,6%, twice as high as in the neighbouring rural and residential communes.[4]

Culture

Every Summer, a rock-oriented music festival called "Guitare en Scène" is held in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.

Twin town

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois has been twinned with Mössingen, Germany, since 13 January 1990.

  • General view of Saint-Julien with Geneva in the background
    General view of Saint-Julien with Geneva in the background
  • The church square
    The church square
  • Place de la Libération, the main square
    Place de la Libération, the main square
  • The old water trough at the Place de la Libération
    The old water trough at the Place de la Libération
  • L'Escalade residential area
    L'Escalade residential area
  • Chemin des marronniers, the chestnut lane at L'Escalade
    Chemin des marronniers, the chestnut lane at L'Escalade
  • View on the Salève mountain
    View on the Salève mountain
  • View on the Jura Mountains
    View on the Jura Mountains
  • Place du Maquis des Glières et Mairie (western façade)
    Place du Maquis des Glières et Mairie (western façade)
  • View of the Acacias area and the hospital. In the background, the Geneva countryside and the Jura mountain range.
    View of the Acacias area and the hospital. In the background, the Geneva countryside and the Jura mountain range.
  • The town hall as seen from the Promenade du Crêt
    The town hall as seen from the Promenade du Crêt

See also

References
  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
  3. Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
  4. Portevoix de Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
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