Oberentzen facts for kids
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Oberentzen
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 Oberentzen
Location in France
Oberentzen
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Thann-Guebwiller | |
| Canton | Ensisheim | |
| Intercommunality | Centre Haut-Rhin | |
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8.81 km2 (3.40 sq mi) | |
| Population | 528 | |
| • Density | 59.93/km2 (155.22/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68241 /68127
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| Elevation | 201–211 m (659–692 ft) (avg. 204 m or 669 ft) |
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Oberentzen is a commune located in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. A commune is like a small town or district, and it's the smallest way that France is divided up for local government.
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Discovering Oberentzen
Oberentzen is a small, interesting place in France. It has its own local government and a unique history. Learning about communes like Oberentzen helps us understand how countries are organized.
Where is Oberentzen Located?
Oberentzen is found in the Alsace region of France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department. This department is in the eastern part of France. The coordinates for Oberentzen are 47.9439 degrees North and 7.3783 degrees East. This helps us find it on a map.
People and Size of Oberentzen
As of the last count, Oberentzen has a population of 528 people. This makes it a small community. The total area of the commune is 8.81 square kilometers. This is about 3.4 square miles. It is a quiet place where people live and work.
Local Government in Oberentzen
Like all communes in France, Oberentzen has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Oberentzen was René Mathias. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. Oberentzen is also part of a larger group called "Centre Haut-Rhin." This group helps different communes work together on common projects.
Geography and Landscape
Oberentzen is located at an average elevation of 204 meters (about 670 feet) above sea level. The lowest point in the commune is 201 meters (659 feet). The highest point is 211 meters (692 feet). This means the land in Oberentzen is mostly flat or gently rolling.
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