Montreux-Jeune facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montreux-Jeune
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 Montreux-Jeune
Location in France
Montreux-Jeune
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Altkirch | |
| Canton | Masevaux | |
| Intercommunality | Porte d'Alsace | |
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3.36 km2 (1.30 sq mi) | |
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324 | |
| • Density | 96.43/km2 (249.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68214 /68210
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| Elevation | 338–377 m (1,109–1,237 ft) (avg. 360 m or 1,180 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Montreux-Jeune is a small and charming village located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department, which is in the Alsace region. This quiet commune is known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
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Discovering Montreux-Jeune
Montreux-Jeune is a type of local area in France called a commune. Think of a commune like a small town or village with its own local government. It helps manage daily life for the people living there.
Where is Montreux-Jeune Located?
Montreux-Jeune is found in the eastern part of France. It belongs to the Haut-Rhin department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area. The Haut-Rhin department is part of the Alsace region. Regions are even larger areas, similar to states or provinces.
What is Montreux-Jeune Like?
Montreux-Jeune is a small place. In 2006, about 324 people lived there. The village covers an area of about 3.36 square kilometers. That's roughly 1.3 square miles. The land in Montreux-Jeune is mostly flat, but it has some gentle hills. Its elevation, or height above sea level, is around 360 meters (about 1,180 feet).
Who Leads Montreux-Jeune?
Like all communes in France, Montreux-Jeune has a mayor. The mayor is the leader of the local government. They help make decisions for the community. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Montreux-Jeune was Michel Herrgott. The mayor works with a council to serve the people of the commune.
See also
- In Spanish: Montreux-Jeune para niños
