Saint‑Romain‑de‑Surieu is a commune in the Isère department in the Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region of southeastern France. It is administratively attached to the arrondissement of Vienne and the canton of Roussillon. The commune’s INSEE code is 38451 and its postal code is 38270.
Geography
The commune lies in a predominantly rural part of the Isère department, characterized by a mixture of agricultural land and small woodlands. The terrain exhibits the modest elevation changes typical of the pre‑Alpine area. Saint‑Romain‑de‑Surieu is situated approximately north‑east of the town of Vienne and south‑west of Lyon; exact distances are not specified in available sources.
Administration
Saint‑Romain‑de‑Surieu is governed by a municipal council headed by a mayor elected for a six‑year term. As of the most recent municipal elections (2020), the name of the mayor is [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information].
Demographics
Population data for the commune are collected by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) during regular censuses. The latest published figure (2019) is not available in the consulted sources; therefore, the current population is [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information].
History
The toponym “Saint‑Romain‑de‑Surieu” reflects a dedication to Saint Romain combined with the local designation “Surieu.” The commune’s development follows the general historical pattern of rural settlements in the Isère department. Detailed historical records specific to Saint‑Romain‑de‑Surieu are not provided in the consulted references.
Economy
The local economy is primarily agricultural, with ancillary small‑scale commercial activities typical of rural French communes.
Landmarks
A notable feature of the commune is its parish church, dedicated to Saint Romain. The church dates from the 19th century and constitutes the principal element of the commune’s architectural heritage.
See also
- Communes of the Isère department
References
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). “Commune file: Saint‑Romain‑de‑Surieu.” (accessed 2024).