Thann, Haut-Rhin facts for kids
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Thann
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Subprefecture and commune
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The Thur river through Thann.
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 Thann
Location in France
Thann
Location in Grand Est
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Grand Est | |
| Department | Haut-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Thann-Guebwiller | |
| Canton | Cernay | |
| Intercommunality | Thann-Cernay | |
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12.51 km2 (4.83 sq mi) | |
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7,915 | |
| • Density | 632.69/km2 (1,638.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Thannois | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
68334 /68000
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| Elevation | 328–922 m (1,076–3,025 ft) (avg. 625 m or 2,051 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. | ||
Thann is a small town in north-eastern France. It is located in a region called Alsace. Thann is part of the Haut-Rhin department. It is also a "subprefecture," which means it's an important administrative center for a part of the department. Thann is found in the larger Grand Est region of France.
This town is rich in history and culture, being a key part of the Alsace region. The name "Thann" comes from the German word tanne, which means "fir tree." You can even see a fir tree on Thann's official coat of arms!
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Exploring Thann's Geography
Thann is located in the southwest part of the Haut-Rhin department. It sits at the bottom of the Vosges mountains. The town is also at the entrance of the valley where the Thur river flows. The Thur river actually runs right through the middle of Thann.
The town covers an area of about 12.5 square kilometers (about 4.8 square miles). Its average height above sea level is 625 meters (about 2,051 feet). At the town hall, the height is 329 meters (about 1,079 feet).
Thann is about 121 kilometers (75 miles) from Strasbourg, which is the capital city of the region. It's also about 42 kilometers (26 miles) from Colmar, the capital of the department. The city of Mulhouse is only about 21 kilometers (13 miles) away.
Thann is surrounded by several other towns. These include Goldbach-Altenbach, Vieux-Thann, Leimbach, and Bitschwiller-lès-Thann.
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Thann's Climate and Weather
Thann has a type of climate called Cfb in the Köppen climate classification system. This means it has an Oceanic climate with mild summers.
Thann's Population
The people who live in Thann are called Thannois in French. If you're talking about women, they are called Thannoises.
Thann has a population of 7,915 people. This means there are about 633 people living in each square kilometer of the town.
How Thann's Population Has Changed Over Time
How Thann is Governed
Thann has been a subprefecture of the Haut-Rhin department since the year 1800. This means it's an important local government center. It is the main town of the Thann-Guebwiller area. Thann is also part of the Cernay canton.
The town is part of a group of towns called the Thann-Cernay intercommunality. This group works together on things like public services.
Towns Thann is Connected With
Thann has special connections with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share cultural exchanges and friendships. Thann is twinned with:
Gallery of Thann
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The Saint-Thiébaut fountain.
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The Ruins of the Engelbourg castle.
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The Town hall of Thann.
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Downtown Thann.
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La Tour des Sorcières (The Witches' Tower).
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Images for kids
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Position of Thann on a map.
See also
In Spanish: Thann para niños
