Limonest (French pronunciation: [limɔnɛ]) is a commune in the Metropolis of Lyon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France.

Geography

Limonest is located 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Lyon in the Monts d'Or hills.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,751
19751,941+1.48%
19822,131+1.34%
19902,459+1.81%
19992,733+1.18%
20073,011+1.22%
20123,418+2.57%
20173,664+1.40%
20234,012+1.52%
Source: INSEE

Its people are known as the Limonois in French.

See also