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Raedersheim
The town hall
The town hall
Coat of arms of Raedersheim
Coat of arms
Raedersheim is located in France
Raedersheim
Raedersheim
Location in France
Raedersheim is located in Grand Est
Raedersheim
Raedersheim
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Thann-Guebwiller
Canton Guebwiller
Intercommunality Région de Guebwiller
Area
1
5.69 km2 (2.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
1,120
 • Density 196.8/km2 (509.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68260 /68190
Elevation 219–244 m (719–801 ft)
(avg. 228 m or 748 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Raedersheim is a small town, also known as a commune, located in the Haut-Rhin department. This area is in the eastern part of France. It is a quiet place with a rich history, like many towns in this region.

About Raedersheim

Raedersheim is a commune in France. A commune is like a local government area or a small town. It is part of the larger Haut-Rhin department. This department is found in the Alsace region of eastern France.

Where is Raedersheim?

Raedersheim is located in the eastern part of France. It is in the Haut-Rhin department. The town is part of the Thann-Guebwiller area. Its exact location can be found using its coordinates. It sits at an elevation of about 228 meters (748 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 219 meters, and the highest is 244 meters.

People and Size

As of 2006, Raedersheim had a population of 1,120 people. This makes it a small community. The total area of the commune is 5.69 square kilometers (about 2.2 square miles). This size is typical for many French communes.

Local Government

Like all communes in France, Raedersheim has its own local government. The town is led by a mayor. The mayor helps manage the town's daily life. This includes things like local services and community projects.

The Mayor's Role

From 2001 to 2008, Jean-Marie Reymann was the mayor of Raedersheim. The mayor is an important leader in the community. They work to make sure the town runs smoothly. They also represent the people of Raedersheim. The town hall, shown in the image, is where the mayor and other local officials work.

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