Poncin

Poncin is a locality in , , and has about 1,560 residents. Poncin is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de Poncin and Église Saint-Martin de Poncin.

Castle
Photo: Thierry de Villepin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a former castle, now a stately residence, in the commune of in the département of France. The present château on the site was constructed from the mid-18th century; parts of the original castle remain.

Church
Photo: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a church.

Cemetery
Photo: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mérignat and Neuville-sur-Ain.

Village
Photo: Berthaudiere, CC BY-SA 1.0.
is a commune in the department in eastern . is situated 2½ km southeast of Poncin.

Village
Photo: Zbh0170, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a commune in the department in eastern . is situated 3 km west of Poncin.

Hamlet
Photo: Noé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km south of Poncin.

Poncin

Latitude
46.08531° or 46° 5′ 7″ north
Longitude
5.4112° or 5° 24′ 40″ east
Population
1,560
Elevation
262 metres (860 feet)
United Nations Location Code
FR PNB
Open location code
8FR73CP6+4F
Geo­Names ID
2986354
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