Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
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
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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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 |
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.
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.
Gallery
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General view of Saint-Julien with Geneva in the background
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The church square
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Place de la Libération, the main square
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The old water trough at the Place de la Libération
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L'Escalade residential area
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Chemin des marronniers, the chestnut lane at L'Escalade
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View on the Salève mountain
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View on the Jura Mountains
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Place du Maquis des Glières et Mairie (western façade)
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View of the Acacias area and the hospital. In the background, the Geneva countryside and the Jura mountain range.
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The town hall as seen from the Promenade du Crêt
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ Portevoix de Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
External links
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- Official town website (in French)
- Official tourist office website (in French)