title: Genas
text: # Genas
  
  Genas (French pronunciation: ​) is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. Since 2008, Daniel Valéro has been the mayor of Genas. He was re-elected in the 2020 municipal elections.
  
  ## Geography
  
  It is located approximately 14 km (9 mi) east-southeast of Lyon. The town includes the hamlets of Azieu and Vurey.
  
  ## History
  
  Formerly part of the Isère department, Genas was attached to the Rhône department in 1967.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The town is served by Rhône public transport services.
  
  ## Twin towns
  
  Genas is twinned with Ronshausen in Germany.
  
  