Friesen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Friesen
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 Friesen
Location in France
Friesen
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Altkirch | |
| Canton | Hirsingue | |
| Intercommunality | Canton of Hirsingue | |
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8.42 km2 (3.25 sq mi) | |
| Population
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538 | |
| • Density | 63.90/km2 (165.49/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68098 /68580
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| Elevation | 345–417 m (1,132–1,368 ft) (avg. 360 m or 1,180 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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Friesen is a small and charming commune located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department, which is in the Alsace region. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
Friesen is a quiet place, home to about 538 people as of 2006. It covers an area of 8.42 square kilometers (about 3.25 square miles). The village sits at an average height of 360 meters (about 1,181 feet) above sea level. This means it has some lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
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Discovering Friesen's Location
Friesen is found in the Haut-Rhin department. This department is part of the Grand Est region of France. It is in the northeastern part of the country.
Where is Friesen exactly?
The village is located in the Altkirch arrondissement. An arrondissement is like a district within a department. Friesen is also part of the Hirsingue canton. A canton is a smaller administrative area.
How high is Friesen?
The land around Friesen has different heights. The lowest point is 345 meters (1,132 feet) above sea level. The highest point reaches 417 meters (1,368 feet). This varied landscape adds to the beauty of the area.
Life in Friesen
Even though Friesen is a small commune, it has its own local government. This government helps manage the daily life of the village.
Who leads the commune?
Like all communes in France, Friesen has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Friesen was Claude Geiger. The mayor works to improve the lives of the people living in the commune.
Working with neighbors
Friesen is part of an "intercommunality" group. This group is called the Canton of Hirsingue. Intercommunality means that several communes work together. They share resources and services. This helps them manage things like waste collection or local development projects more efficiently.
Friesen's Coat of Arms
Every town and village often has a special symbol called a coat of arms. This symbol tells a story about the place. Friesen also has its own unique coat of arms. It is shown in the infobox at the top of this page. Coats of arms often feature colors and symbols that represent the history or important features of the area.
