Porte du Ried facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Porte du Ried
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The town hall in Holtzwihr
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 Porte du Ried
Location in France
Porte du Ried
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Haut-Rhin |
| Arrondissement | Colmar-Ribeauvillé |
| Canton | Colmar-2 |
| Intercommunality | Colmar Agglomération |
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9.49 km2 (3.66 sq mi) |
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1,856 |
| • Density | 195.57/km2 (506.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68143 /68320
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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. | |
Porte du Ried is a special kind of town in northeastern France. Its name means "Gate of the Ried", which is a natural area. This town is located in the Haut-Rhin department.
The town of Porte du Ried was created on January 1, 2016. It was formed by joining two older towns: Holtzwihr and Riedwihr.
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What is a French Commune?
A commune is the smallest type of local government area in France. Think of it like a city or a town. Each commune has its own mayor and local council. They manage things like local services and public spaces.
How Communes are Organized
France is divided into many different areas. First, there are large areas called regions. Inside regions, there are smaller areas called departments. Haut-Rhin is one of these departments.
Each department is then split into many communes. Porte du Ried is one of the communes in the Haut-Rhin department.
The Mayor of Porte du Ried
The mayor of Porte du Ried is Christian Durr. A mayor is the elected leader of a commune. They are in charge of running the town and making decisions for its people.
Mayor's Responsibilities
The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like public safety, schools, and local events. Christian Durr was elected for the term from 2020 to 2026.
Where is Porte du Ried Located?
Porte du Ried is in the northeastern part of France. It's part of the Grand Est region. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and history.
Nearby Areas
The town is part of a larger group called Colmar Agglomération. This group helps different towns work together. They share resources and plan for the future of the area.
Images for kids
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The town hall in Holtzwihr
