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Coat of arms of Nambsheim
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Nambsheim is located in France
Nambsheim
Nambsheim
Location in France
Nambsheim is located in Grand Est
Nambsheim
Nambsheim
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Canton Ensisheim
Area
1
10.03 km2 (3.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
550
 • Density 54.8/km2 (142.0/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68230 /68740
Elevation 197–208 m (646–682 ft)
(avg. 203 m or 666 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Nambsheim is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department.

A commune is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It's the smallest way France divides its land for local management. The Haut-Rhin department is one of the many larger regions that make up France.

Nambsheim is home to about 550 people, based on a 2006 count. It covers an area of about 10 square kilometers (which is about 4 square miles). The town is situated at an elevation of around 203 meters (about 666 feet) above sea level.

Location in France

Nambsheim is found in the eastern part of France. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. Being in the Haut-Rhin department, it is close to the border with Germany and Switzerland.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Nambsheim has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps manage the town's services and represents its people. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Nambsheim was Jean-Paul Schmitt.

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