Bootzheim

Bootzheim

Bootzheim
Administration
Country France
Region Alsace
Department Bas-Rhin
Arrondissement Sélestat-Erstein
Canton Marckolsheim
Intercommunality Marckolsheim et environs
Mayor Bernard Schwoehrer
(2001–2008)
Statistics
Elevation 170–178 m (560–584 ft)
Land area1 5.91 km2 (2.28 sq mi)
Population2 564  (2006)
 - Density 95 /km2 (250 /sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 67056/ 67390
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Bootzheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.

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Geography

The village is located a few kilometres to the north of Marckolsheim. Adjacent municipalities are Mackenheim and Artolsheim.

Economy

Employment opportunities in the village are limited. The traditional economic focus of the region is Sélestat some fifteen kilometres (ten miles) to the west. The river crossing of Marckolsheim with its associated locks and hydro-electric power station offer employment opportunities: many low paid seasonal jobs are also provided by the Europa-Park 'theme park'.

Landmarks

The romanesque period church of St Blaise.

Twin towns

See also

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