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Valdieu-Lutran
The town hall of Valdieu-Lutran
The town hall of Valdieu-Lutran
Coat of arms of Valdieu-Lutran
Coat of arms
Valdieu-Lutran is located in France
Valdieu-Lutran
Valdieu-Lutran
Location in France
Valdieu-Lutran is located in Grand Est
Valdieu-Lutran
Valdieu-Lutran
Location in Grand Est
Country France
Region Grand Est
Department Haut-Rhin
Arrondissement Altkirch
Canton Masevaux
Intercommunality Porte d'Alsace
Area
1
5.17 km2 (2.00 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
350
 • Density 67.7/km2 (175.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
68192 /68210
Elevation 321–386 m (1,053–1,266 ft)
(avg. 340 m or 1,120 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Valdieu-Lutran is a small town, also known as a commune, located in eastern France. It is found in the Haut-Rhin department, which is part of the Alsace region. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

What is Valdieu-Lutran?

Valdieu-Lutran is a "commune," which is like a local government area in France. It's a small community with its own town hall and local services. The town is situated in the Haut-Rhin department, which is in the eastern part of France, close to the borders with Germany and Switzerland.

Where is Valdieu-Lutran Located?

This commune is part of the Alsace region. Alsace is famous for its unique culture, which blends French and German influences. Valdieu-Lutran is specifically in the Altkirch arrondissement and the Masevaux canton, which are smaller administrative areas within the department.

How Big is Valdieu-Lutran?

Valdieu-Lutran covers an area of about 5.17 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 500 football fields! The town sits at an elevation of about 340 meters (around 1,115 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is 321 meters, and the highest point is 386 meters.

Who Lives in Valdieu-Lutran?

As of 2006, the population of Valdieu-Lutran was about 350 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community.

Local Government in Valdieu-Lutran

Like all communes in France, Valdieu-Lutran has a local government that helps run the town.

The Mayor of Valdieu-Lutran

The head of the local government is called the mayor. The mayor is elected by the people of the commune and is responsible for managing the town's services, like roads, schools, and public buildings. From 2001 to 2008, the mayor of Valdieu-Lutran was Daniel Barnabe.

Working with Other Towns

Valdieu-Lutran is also part of a group of communes called "Porte d'Alsace." This group works together on bigger projects that benefit all the towns involved, like managing water or waste, or promoting tourism in the area.

See also

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