Lautenbach, Haut-Rhin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lautenbach
|
||
|---|---|---|
 |
||
|
||
 Lautenbach
Location in France
Lautenbach
Location in Grand Est
|
||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Thann-Guebwiller | |
| Canton | Guebwiller | |
| Intercommunality | Région de Guebwiller | |
| Area
1
|
13.02 km2 (5.03 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2006)
|
1,599 | |
| • Density | 122.81/km2 (318.08/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68177 /68610
|
|
| Elevation | 353–1,160 m (1,158–3,806 ft) (avg. 394 m or 1,293 ft) |
|
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Lautenbach is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the Haut-Rhin department. This area is in the eastern part of France. Lautenbach is about 30 kilometers (about 18 miles) southwest of a larger city called Colmar.
Contents
About Lautenbach
Lautenbach is a charming place with a population of about 1,600 people, based on 2006 numbers. It covers an area of 13.02 square kilometers. This means it's a fairly small community, but it's an important part of the local region.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a local government area, similar to a township or a small municipality in other countries. It's the smallest division of local government. Each commune has its own mayor and local council that manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there.
Local Government
The mayor of Lautenbach is Michel Mourot. He was in office from 2001 to 2008. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help make decisions for the community and work to improve life for its residents. Lautenbach is also part of a larger group of communes called Région de Guebwiller, which helps them work together on bigger projects.
Nearby Places
Lautenbach is close to a few other small villages. These include:
- Schweighouse
- Saint-Gangolf
These villages are part of the same local area and share connections with Lautenbach.
Images for kids
-
A friendly robot, often used to show content for kids.
Related Pages
