Birieux

Birieux
Beriœx (Arpitan)
Commune
Town hall
Town hall
Coat of arms of Birieux
Location of Birieux
Birieux is located in France
Birieux
Birieux
Location within France
Birieux is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Birieux
Birieux
Location within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Coordinates: 45°57′12″N 5°02′23″E / 45.9533°N 5.0397°E / 45.9533; 5.0397
CountryFrance
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
DepartmentAin
ArrondissementBourg-en-Bresse
CantonVillars-les-Dombes
IntercommunalityDombes
Government
 • Mayor (2026–2032) Cyril Baillet
Area
1
15.83 km2 (6.11 sq mi)
Elevation
285 m (935 ft)
Highest elevation
295 m (968 ft)
Lowest elevation
277 m (909 ft)
Population
 (2023)
275
 • Density17.4/km2 (45.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
01045 /01330
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Birieux (French pronunciation: [biʁjø]; Arpitan: Beriœx [bə.ˈðjy]) is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.

Geography

The Chalaronne forms part of the commune's northwestern border.

History

Birieux is first mentioned in the 12th century as a priory dependent on the abbey of l'Île Barbe à Lyon.

In the Middle Ages, Birieux was a possession of the lords of Thoire-Villars.

In 1789, the commune was included in the canton of Meximieux.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 110—    
1975 97−1.78%
1982 102+0.72%
1990 125+2.57%
1999 145+1.66%
2007 220+5.35%
2012 265+3.79%
2017 283+1.32%
2023 275−0.48%
Source: INSEE

Economy

The region is primarily agricultural, producing grain and cattle.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Open platform for French public data. 2026. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
  3. ↑ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE