Bernwiller facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bernwiller
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The church in Bernwiller
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 Bernwiller
Location in France
Bernwiller
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Altkirch | |
| Canton | Masevaux | |
| Intercommunality | Porte d'Alsace | |
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10.65 km2 (4.11 sq mi) | |
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1,180 | |
| • Density | 110.8/km2 (287.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68006 /68210
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| Elevation | 277–307 m (909–1,007 ft) (avg. 283 m or 928 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bernwiller is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department. This area is found in the Alsace region of France.
On January 1, 2016, another nearby commune called Ammertzwiller joined with Bernwiller. This made Bernwiller a bit larger.
About Bernwiller
Bernwiller is a typical French commune. A commune is the smallest type of administrative area in France. Think of it like a local town or village.
Where is Bernwiller?
Bernwiller is located in the Haut-Rhin department. This department is in the eastern part of France. The town is part of the Altkirch arrondissement. It is also in the Masevaux canton.
The area of Bernwiller is about 10.65 square kilometers. This is roughly 4.1 square miles. The town sits at an elevation of about 283 meters (928 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 277 meters, and its highest is 307 meters.
How Many People Live There?
As of 2017, Bernwiller had a population of 1,180 people. This number includes the people from the former Ammertzwiller commune. The population count helps local leaders plan for services.
Who Leads Bernwiller?
The leader of Bernwiller is called the mayor. The current mayor is Jean-Claude Grasser. He was elected to serve from 2020 to 2026. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like local services and public projects.
Bernwiller is also part of an intercommunality group. This group is called Porte d'Alsace. Intercommunality means that several communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps them manage things like waste collection or public transport more efficiently.
