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Lucelle
The town hall of Lucelle
The town hall of Lucelle
Coat of arms of Lucelle
Coat of arms
Lucelle is located in France
Lucelle
Lucelle
Location in France
Lucelle is located in Grand Est
Lucelle
Lucelle
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Altkirch
Canton Altkirch
Intercommunality Jura alsacien
Area
1
10.27 km2 (3.97 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
42
 • Density 4.09/km2 (10.59/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68190 /68480
Elevation 500–760 m (1,640–2,490 ft)
(avg. 700 m or 2,300 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Lucelle is a small village, also known as a commune, located in the eastern part of France. It is found in the Haut-Rhin department. This area is known for its beautiful natural scenery.

About Lucelle

Lucelle is a very small commune. It has a population of only 42 people, based on numbers from 2006. This makes it one of the less populated areas in France.

Where is Lucelle Located?

Lucelle is in the Haut-Rhin department. This department is part of the Grand Est region of France. It is close to the border with Switzerland. The village is situated in a hilly area, with elevations ranging from 500 to 760 meters above sea level. The average elevation is around 700 meters.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a small town or village with its own local council. Each commune has a mayor who leads the local government. Communes handle things like local services and town planning.

Who Leads Lucelle?

The mayor of Lucelle is Bernard Fankhauser. He was elected to serve from 2008 to 2014. The mayor is responsible for managing the daily life of the commune. This includes making decisions for the community.

Life in Lucelle

Lucelle covers an area of about 10.27 square kilometers. Despite its small size, it is part of a larger group of communes called "Jura alsacien." This group works together on common projects. Life in Lucelle is likely quiet and peaceful, surrounded by nature.

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