Birieux (French pronunciation: [biʁjø] ; Arpitan : Beriô) is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
The Chalaronne forms part of the commune's northwestern border.
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.
Year | Pop. | ±% 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% |
Source: INSEE [3] |
The region is primarily agricultural, producing grain and cattle.
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