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Roppentzwiller is located in France
Roppentzwiller
Roppentzwiller
Location in France
Roppentzwiller is located in Grand Est
Roppentzwiller
Roppentzwiller
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Altkirch
Canton Altkirch
Intercommunality Ill et Gersbach
Area
1
4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
760
 • Density 183.1/km2 (474/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68284 /68480
Elevation 350–446 m (1,148–1,463 ft)
(avg. 370 m or 1,210 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Roppentzwiller is a small and charming commune located in the Haut-Rhin department in eastern France. It is a quiet place where about 760 people live, according to a count from 2006.

Discovering Roppentzwiller

Roppentzwiller is a typical French village. It is part of the Grand Est region, which is in the northeastern part of France. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.

Where is Roppentzwiller?

Roppentzwiller is found in the Haut-Rhin department. This department is in the eastern part of France, close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland. The area is known for its rolling hills and green landscapes. The village itself is located at an elevation of about 370 meters (1,214 feet) above sea level.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a village. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. These officials help manage things like local services, schools, and roads for the people living there. Roppentzwiller is one of many communes in France.

Life in Roppentzwiller

Roppentzwiller covers an area of about 4.15 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). It is a small community where people often know each other. Life here is generally calm and connected to nature. The village is part of the Altkirch arrondissement and the Altkirch canton. These are larger administrative areas that help organize different parts of the department.

Who is the Mayor?

The mayor of Roppentzwiller is Emmanuel Kettela. A mayor is the head of the local government in a commune. They are elected by the people to lead the community and make decisions that help the village run smoothly. Emmanuel Kettela served as mayor from 2001 to 2008.

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