Bourg-en-Bresse is the prefecture of the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. Located 70 km northeast of Lyon, it is the capital of the ancient province of Bresse. In 2018, the commune had a population of 41,248.
Country: France
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Area: 23.99 km² (9.26 sq mi)
Elevation: 220–273 m (722–896 ft) · (avg. 240 m or 790 ft)