Hunspach
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Hunspach | |
|---|---|
 | |
  Hunspach | |
|
Location within Alsace region  Hunspach | |
| Coordinates: 48°57′N 7°56′E / 48.95°N 7.94°ECoordinates: 48°57′N 7°56′E / 48.95°N 7.94°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Department | Bas-Rhin |
| Arrondissement | Wissembourg |
| Canton | Soultz-sous-Forêts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Pierrot Billmann |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 5.49 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Population2 | 684 |
| • Population2 Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 67213 / 67250 |
| Elevation | 138–207 m (453–679 ft) |
|
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. | |
Hunspach is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.
Geography
The commune lies a short distance to the south of Wissembourg within the North Vosges Natural Park.
Sights
The village is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association..
Hunspach has retained much of its traditional architecture. The houses are white and in the Alsatian half timbered style. Open central yards offer glimpses of the working farms within.
See also
References
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hunspach. |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.