Riedwihr facts for kids
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Riedwihr
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 Riedwihr
Location in France
Riedwihr
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Colmar-Ribeauvillé | |
| Canton | Colmar-2 | |
| Intercommunality | Pays du Ried Brun | |
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3.04 km2 (1.17 sq mi) | |
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384 | |
| • Density | 126.3/km2 (327.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68272 /68320
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| Elevation | 177–184 m (581–604 ft) (avg. 181 m or 594 ft) |
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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. | ||
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Riedwihr (which is Riedweier in German) was once a small town, or commune, located in the Haut-Rhin area of north-eastern France. This region is known as Grand Est.
On January 1, 2016, Riedwihr joined with another commune to form a new, larger commune called Porte-du-Ried. This means Riedwihr no longer exists as a separate commune.
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Exploring Riedwihr's Location
Riedwihr was situated in the Haut-Rhin department. A department is like a county or a larger administrative area in France. This department is part of the Grand Est region, which is one of the biggest regions in France.
Where is Riedwihr on the Map?
Riedwihr was located in the north-eastern part of France. Its exact coordinates are about 48.1275 degrees North and 7.4458 degrees East. This places it in a beautiful part of the country.
How High is Riedwihr?
The land where Riedwihr was located is quite flat. Its average height above sea level was about 181 meters (around 594 feet). The lowest point was 177 meters, and the highest was 184 meters. This shows it was not in a mountainous area.
Life in Riedwihr
Before it merged, Riedwihr was a small community. It had its own local government and a mayor.
Population and Size
In 2006, Riedwihr had a population of 384 people. This makes it a very small commune. Its total area was about 3.04 square kilometers (about 1.17 square miles). This is a relatively small area for a commune.
Local Government and Leadership
Like all communes in France, Riedwihr had a mayor who was in charge of its local government. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Riedwihr was Bernard Dirninger. The mayor helps manage local services and represents the people of the commune.
Riedwihr was also part of a group of communes called "Pays du Ried Brun." This group worked together on certain projects and services for the benefit of all the communities involved.
The Merger into Porte-du-Ried
On January 1, 2016, Riedwihr officially became part of a new commune called Porte-du-Ried. This kind of merger happens when smaller towns decide to combine. They do this to share resources, improve services, or become stronger together.
Why Communes Merge
Communes might merge for several reasons. Sometimes, it helps them save money by sharing administrative costs. It can also make them more powerful when applying for government funding. For the people, it might mean better access to services like schools or public transport.
