Riedisheim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Riedisheim
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The town hall of Riedisheim
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 Riedisheim
Location in France
Riedisheim
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Mulhouse | |
| Canton | Rixheim | |
| Intercommunality | Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération | |
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6.96 km2 (2.69 sq mi) | |
| Population
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12,253 | |
| • Density | 1,760.5/km2 (4,560/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68271 /68400
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| Elevation | 232–345 m (761–1,132 ft) | |
| 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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Riedisheim is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Haut-Rhin department in eastern France. A department is like a county or a region in other countries. In 2015, about 12,151 people lived in Riedisheim. It is known for being a pleasant place to live in the Alsace region.
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Where is Riedisheim?
Riedisheim is found in the eastern part of France. It is part of the Haut-Rhin department. This area is close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The town is located near the larger city of Mulhouse. Its exact location can be described using coordinates: 47.7489 degrees North and 7.3675 degrees East.
How big is Riedisheim?
The town of Riedisheim covers an area of about 6.96 square kilometers. This is roughly 2.69 square miles. The land in Riedisheim is not completely flat. Its elevation, or height above sea level, ranges from 232 meters (about 761 feet) at its lowest point to 345 meters (about 1,132 feet) at its highest.
Who runs Riedisheim?
Like all communes in France, Riedisheim has its own local government. This government helps manage the town and its services.
The Mayor
The main leader of a commune is called the mayor. The mayor is elected by the people who live in the town. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor of Riedisheim was Monique Karr. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the town. These decisions include things like managing public spaces, schools, and local events.
Working with other towns
Riedisheim is also part of a larger group called Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération. This is a group of towns that work together. They share services and plan for the future of the whole area. This helps them manage things like public transport and waste collection more efficiently.
Population of Riedisheim
The number of people living in Riedisheim changes over time. In 2006, there were 12,253 people living in the commune. By 2015, the population was slightly lower, with 12,151 residents. This information helps us understand how the town is growing or changing.
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See also
In Spanish: Riedisheim para niños
