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Horbourg-Wihr
Coat of arms of Horbourg-Wihr
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Horbourg-Wihr is located in France
Horbourg-Wihr
Horbourg-Wihr
Location in France
Horbourg-Wihr is located in Grand Est
Horbourg-Wihr
Horbourg-Wihr
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Canton Colmar-2
Intercommunality Colmar
Area
1
9.42 km2 (3.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
5,155
 • Density 547.2/km2 (1,417.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68145 /68180
Elevation 182–190 m (597–623 ft)
(avg. 186 m or 610 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Horbourg-Wihr is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department, which is like a county in France. This charming place is situated very close to the larger city of Colmar.

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The Protestant church in Horbourg-Wihr.
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The Catholic church in Horbourg-Wihr.

About Horbourg-Wihr

Horbourg-Wihr is a peaceful commune in the Alsace region of France. It has a population of about 5,155 people, based on numbers from 2006. The town is led by its mayor, Philippe Rogala. He was elected to serve from 2014 to 2020.

Location and Geography

Horbourg-Wihr is found at an elevation of about 186 meters (around 610 feet) above sea level. Its lowest point is 182 meters, and its highest point is 190 meters. The total area of the commune is 9.42 square kilometers. This makes it a fairly small but well-connected community.

Nearby Cities

The town's closeness to Colmar is important. Colmar is a bigger city known for its beautiful old buildings and canals. Being near Colmar means residents of Horbourg-Wihr can easily access more shops, schools, and activities.

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