Fellering facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fellering
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 Fellering
Location in France
Fellering
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Thann-Guebwiller | |
| Canton | Cernay | |
| Intercommunality | Vallée de Saint-Amarin | |
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21.29 km2 (8.22 sq mi) | |
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1,713 | |
| • Density | 80.46/km2 (208.39/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68089 /68470
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| Elevation | 426–1,265 m (1,398–4,150 ft) (avg. 440 m or 1,440 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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Fellering is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department. A department is like a large county or region in France.
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Discovering Fellering
Fellering is a charming place in the Haut-Rhin department. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes. It is a quiet community where people live and work.
Where is Fellering Located?
Fellering is found in the eastern part of France. Its exact location can be pinpointed using special numbers called coordinates. These are 47.8969 degrees north and 6.9872 degrees east.
The town is part of the Thann-Guebwiller area. It also belongs to the Cernay canton, which is a smaller administrative division.
How Big is Fellering?
Fellering covers an area of about 21.29 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,129 football fields!
The town sits at an average height of 440 meters above sea level. Some parts of Fellering are lower, at 426 meters. Other parts are much higher, reaching up to 1265 meters. This shows that the area has varying landscapes, from valleys to hills.
Who Lives in Fellering?
In 2006, about 1,713 people lived in Fellering. This makes it a relatively small community. The people living there are called its population.
Local Government in Fellering
Like all towns, Fellering has a local government. This government helps manage the town and its services.
The Mayor of Fellering
The head of the town's government is called the mayor. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Fellering was Annick Lutenbacher. The mayor's job is to lead the town and make important decisions for its residents.
Working Together with Other Towns
Fellering is also part of a group called "Vallée de Saint-Amarin." This is an "intercommunality." It means Fellering works with nearby towns. They cooperate on things like public services or projects that benefit everyone in the area.
