Molsheim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molsheim
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Subprefecture and commune
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Église des Jésuites church.
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 Molsheim
Location in France
Molsheim
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Bas-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Molsheim | |
| Canton | Molsheim | |
| Intercommunality | Région de Molsheim-Mutzig | |
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10.85 km2 (4.19 sq mi) | |
| Population
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9,263 | |
| • Density | 853.7/km2 (2,211.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Molsheimois | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
67300 /67120
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| Elevation | 165–371 m (541–1,217 ft) (avg. 268 m or 879 ft) |
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Molsheim is a town in northeastern France. It is located in the Bas-Rhin area, which is like a county. Molsheim is also part of the Grand Est region.
It is an important administrative center, known as a "subprefecture." Molsheim is also part of Alsace, a region famous for its rich history and unique culture.
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Geography of Molsheim
Molsheim is in the middle of the Bas-Rhin area. It is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) west of Strasbourg. The Bruche river flows through the town. This river is a branch of the Ill river.
The town covers an area of about 10.9 square kilometers (4.2 square miles). Its average height above sea level is 268 meters (879 feet). At the town hall, the height is 175 meters (574 feet).
Molsheim is located at these distances from other major French cities:
- Paris, the capital of France - 477 km (296 mi)
- Strasbourg, the capital of the region - 29 km (18 mi)
- Marseille - 788 km (490 mi)
- Lyon - 477 km (296 mi)
- Reims - 335 km (208 mi)
- Bordeaux - 954 km (593 mi)
- Toulouse - 1012 km (629 mi)
- Montpellier - 774 km (481 mi)
- Nice - 770 km (478 mi)
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Molsheim is surrounded by these towns:
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Soultz-les-Bains | Avolsheim | Avolsheim | |
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Molsheim's Climate
Molsheim has a climate called Cfb. This means it has an Oceanic climate with mild summers.
Population of Molsheim
The people who live in Molsheim are called Molsheimois in French. Women are called Molsheimoises.
Molsheim has a population of 9,263 people. This means there are about 854 inhabitants for every square kilometer (2,212 per square mile).
Evolution of the population in Molsheim
Administration
Molsheim has been a subprefecture in the Bas-Rhin department since 1919. This means it is an important local government center. It is the main town of the Molsheim area.
Molsheim is also the administrative center (called chef-lieu in French) of the Molsheim canton. A canton is a group of towns. This canton includes 31 towns and had 54,596 people in 2014.
Twin Towns
Molsheim is twinned with Gerbrunn in Germany. This means they have a special friendship and cultural exchange.
Gallery
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Town hall of Molsheim.
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Maréchal Foch street.
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Square of the town hall.
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Saint-Pierre dite Dompeter church, Avolsheim, Molsheim.
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Hôtel de la monnaie (old money manufacture)
Related pages
Images for kids
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An old picture showing fights near Molsheim in 1592.
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A picture of the Siege of Molsheim in 1610.
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Inside the Église des Jésuites church.
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The Porte des forgerons (Blacksmiths' Gate).
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The cloister of the old Carthusian monastery.
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The Metzig building from the side.
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A house where canons used to live.
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The Molsheim railway station.
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See also
In Spanish: Molsheim para niños
