Grentzingen facts for kids
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 Grentzingen
Location in France
Grentzingen
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Altkirch | |
| Canton | Hirsingue | |
| Intercommunality | Ill et Gersbach | |
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5.18 km2 (2.00 sq mi) | |
| Population
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556 | |
| • Density | 107.34/km2 (278.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68108 /68960
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| Elevation | 334–426 m (1,096–1,398 ft) (avg. 339 m or 1,112 ft) |
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Grentzingen was once a small town, also known as a commune, in eastern France. It was located in the Haut-Rhin department.
On January 1, 2016, Grentzingen joined with other nearby communes. It became part of a new, larger commune called Illtal. This means Grentzingen no longer exists as a separate commune.
Where Was Grentzingen Located?
Grentzingen was situated about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of a city called Basel. Basel is a well-known city in Switzerland.
It was also located about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) southeast of Altkirch. Altkirch is another town in the same region of France.
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