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Lautenbachzell is located in France
Lautenbachzell
Lautenbachzell
Location in France
Lautenbachzell is located in Grand Est
Lautenbachzell
Lautenbachzell
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Thann-Guebwiller
Canton Guebwiller
Intercommunality Région de Guebwiller
Area
1
23.14 km2 (8.93 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
1,060
 • Density 45.81/km2 (118.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68178 /68610
Elevation 368–1,420 m (1,207–4,659 ft)
(avg. 425 m or 1,394 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lautenbachzell 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 or administrative area.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest type of administrative area. Think of it like a local town or village. Each commune has its own local government and a mayor who leads it. Lautenbachzell is one of these communes.

Where is Lautenbachzell Located?

Lautenbachzell is found in the Alsace region of France. This region is in the eastern part of the country, close to the border with Germany. The commune is situated in the Haut-Rhin department. It's a beautiful area with varying elevations, from 368 meters (about 1,207 feet) to 1,420 meters (about 4,659 feet) above sea level. This means it has both lower lands and higher, more mountainous areas.

Who Lives in Lautenbachzell?

As of 2006, about 1,060 people lived in Lautenbachzell. This makes it a relatively small community. The people who live there are called its population.

Who Leads Lautenbachzell?

Like all communes in France, Lautenbachzell has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government and helps manage the town. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Lautenbachzell was Richard Gall. Mayors are elected by the people living in the commune to represent them and make decisions for the community.

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