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Thônex
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Coat of arms of Thônex
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Thônex is located in Switzerland
Thônex
Thônex
Location in Switzerland
Thônex is located in Canton of Geneva
Thônex
Thônex
Location in Canton of Geneva
Country Switzerland
Canton Geneva
District n.a.
Area
 • Total 3.82 km2 (1.47 sq mi)
Elevation
431 m (1,414 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 14,573
 • Density 3,815/km2 (9,881/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Thônesien
Postal code
1226
Localities Fossard, Moillesulaz, Mon-Idée, Villette
Surrounded by Ambilly (FR-74), Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Choulex, Gaillard (FR-74), Puplinge, Vandœuvres, Veyrier
Twin towns Graveson (France)

Thônex is a municipality of the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It is in the east of the canton and shares a border with the French town of Ambilly.

History

In 1869, the municipality was created when Chêne-Thônex split into two independent municipalities Chêne-Bourg and Thônex.


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