Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (Sant-Jelien) is a subprefecture of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. In 2018, the commune had a population of 15,509.

Geography
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is located right on the Swiss border some 9 km southwest of the city centre of Geneva and forms part of its metropolitan area.

The commune of Saint Julien-en-Genevois also consists of the following villages: Thairy, Crâche, Thérens, Norcier, Ternier, Lathoy.

Economy
In 2007, there were 4,491 jobs in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois and 5,401 active inhabitants. However, 46,1% of active inhabitants were working in neighbouring Switzerland. The unemployment rate stood at 10,6%, twice as high as in the neighbouring rural and residential communes.

Culture
Every Summer, a rock-oriented music festival called "Guitare en Scène" is held in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.

Twin town
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois has been twinned with Mössingen, Germany, since 13 January 1990.