Franken, Haut-Rhin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Franken
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 Franken
Location in France
Franken
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Altkirch | |
| Canton | Altkirch | |
| Intercommunality | Vallée de Hundsbach | |
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6.22 km2 (2.40 sq mi) | |
| Population
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331 | |
| • Density | 53.22/km2 (137.8/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68096 /68130
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| Elevation | 326–432 m (1,070–1,417 ft) (avg. 335 m or 1,099 ft) |
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Franken is a small village, also called a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department. A department in France is similar to a county or a region in other countries.
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About Franken
Franken is a quiet place with a small population. In 2006, about 331 people lived there. The village is situated in the Grand Est region of France, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
Where is Franken Located?
Franken is found in the Haut-Rhin department. This department is in the eastern part of France, close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The area is known for its rolling hills and green countryside.
How is Franken Governed?
Like all communes in France, Franken has a mayor who is in charge of the village. The mayor helps manage local services and represents the people who live there. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Franken was Hubert Schertzinger.
Franken is also part of a larger group of communes called an 'intercommunality'. This group helps different villages work together on things like public transport or waste management. Franken belongs to the Vallée de Hundsbach intercommunality.
Geography and Nature in Franken
The village of Franken is located at an elevation of about 335 meters (around 1,099 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 326 meters, and the highest point is 432 meters. The total area of Franken is 6.22 square kilometers, which is about 2.4 square miles. This makes it a fairly small commune. The surrounding area often features forests and agricultural land, typical of the French countryside.
