Communes of the Haut-Rhin department facts for kids

A map showing the location of Haut-Rhin in France.

This article is a list of the many small towns and local areas, called communes, found in the Haut-Rhin area of France. Think of a commune like a small city or a village with its own local government. The Haut-Rhin is a "département", which is like a county or region in France. There are 377 communes in Haut-Rhin.

Some of these communes are part of larger groups that work together. These groups are called "Communautés d'agglomération".

• CAC stands for the Communauté d'agglomération of Colmar. It was created in 2004.
• CAM stands for the Communauté d'agglomération Mulhouse Sud Alsace. It was created in 2001.

What are Communes?

A commune is the smallest way France divides its land for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. It's like a small, independent community within a larger region.

About Haut-Rhin

The Haut-Rhin is one of France's 101 "départements". It is located in the eastern part of France, close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The name "Haut-Rhin" means "Upper Rhine", referring to the Rhine river that flows nearby. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains and vineyards, and its rich history.

List of Communes in Haut-Rhin

Below is a list of all the communes in the Haut-Rhin département. Each commune has a special code and a postal code.

• The INSEE code is a unique number given to each commune by the French government. It helps identify them easily.
• The Postal code is used for sending mail to that specific area.
• The Commune column shows the name of the town or village. Some communes are marked with (CAC) or (CAM), meaning they are part of those larger community groups we talked about earlier.

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See also

• In Spanish: Anexo:Comunas del Alto Rin para niños