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Renens

Renens
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Renens
Canton Vaud
District Ouest lausannois
46°32′N 6°35′E / 46.533°N 6.583°E / 46.533; 6.583Coordinates: 46°32′N 6°35′E / 46.533°N 6.583°E / 46.533; 6.583


Population 19,169 (Dec 2009)
- Density 6,476 /km2 (16,773 /sq mi)
Area  2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Elevation 415 m (1,362 ft)
Postal code 1020
SFOS number 5591
Mayor Marianne Huguenin (as of 2007) POP
Demonym Les Renanais
Surrounded by Lausanne, Crissier, Prilly
Twin towns Dietikon (Switzerland)
Website www.renens.ch
Profile, SFSO statistics

Renens is located in Switzerland
Renens

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Renens is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is located in the district of Ouest lausannois, and is a suburb of the city of Lausanne. It is considered the most multiethnic town in the region, as more than 50% of the inhabitants are foreigners.

French is the official language, spoken by 74% in 2000. Other languages include Italian (7%) and Portuguese (4%).

Renens castle

References

  1. ^ Swiss Federal Statistical Office, MS Excel document – Bilanz der ständigen Wohnbevölkerung nach Kantonen, Bezirken und Gemeinden (German) accessed 25 August 2010

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Municipalities in the district of Ouest Lausannois, Switzerland

Bussigny-près-Lausanne · Chavannes-près-Renens · Crissier · Ecublens · Prilly · Renens · Saint-Sulpice · Villars-Sainte-Croix

Coat of Arms of the Canton of Vaud

Canton of Vaud · Districts of the canton of Vaud · Municipalities of the canton of Vaud





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