Government and politics in Rhône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France): official figures
Christophe Guilloteau has been president of the departmental council of Rhône since 1 July 2021, according to the national register of elected officials.
How many councillors does Rhône have?
26 councillors currently sit for Rhône on the departmental council; they are elected in mixed woman-and-man pairs from its 13 cantons, and the delegation is the 95th largest of 96 departements.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copyWhen were the last departmental elections in Rhône?
Most of the current councillors for Rhône took office on 1 July 2021, after the departmental elections of June 2021; 13 of the 26 are women.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copyHow big is the budget of Rhône?
The departement's main budget totalled €545.14 million of spending in 2025, financed by €559.55 million of revenue including €50.85 million of new borrowing.
Source: Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts · saved copyMore figures
- The councillors representing Rhône were 63.0 years old on average in October 2026, 7th oldest of 96 departements; the youngest was 36 and the oldest 84. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copy
- The executive of the departmental council of Rhône includes 7 vice-presidents, each holding a portfolio such as social action, colleges or roads. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copy
- 12 of the 26 councillors for Rhône are retired, and the most common occupation listed is "ancien artisan, commerçant, chef d'entreprise" (4 members). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copy
How Rhône compares with other departments in France
Average age of departmental councillors (years) (2026)
Rhône ranks 7 of 96, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average age of departmental councillors (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ariège | 63.5 |
| 5 | Jura | 63.5 |
| 6 | Dordogne | 63.2 |
| 7 | Rhône | 63.0 |
| 8 | Allier | 62.9 |
| 9 | Haut-Rhin | 62.8 |
| 10 | Hautes-Pyrénées | 62.8 |
Number of departmental councillors (2026)
Rhône ranks 95 of 96, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Number of departmental councillors |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Tarn-et-Garonne | 30 |
| 91 | Creuse | 29 |
| 92 | Lozère | 27 |
| 93 | Ariège | 26 |
| 94 | Indre | 26 |
| 95 | Rhône | 26 |
| 96 | Territoire de Belfort | 18 |
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Sources
- Ministère de l'Intérieur: Répertoire national des élus: conseillers départementaux (mise à jour du 11 août 2026), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7af7a47ebab9…)
- Observatoire des finances et de la gestion publique locales (OFGL), from DGFiP accounts: Comptes des départements 2012-2025 (budgets principaux, 2019-2025 extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3c1b2d8de45d…)
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