Hindisheim
| Hindisheim Híndse | ||
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  Hindisheim | ||
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Location within Alsace region  Hindisheim | ||
| Coordinates: 48°28′11″N 7°38′23″E / 48.4697°N 7.6397°ECoordinates: 48°28′11″N 7°38′23″E / 48.4697°N 7.6397°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Alsace | |
| Department | Bas-Rhin | |
| Arrondissement | Sélestat-Erstein | |
| Canton | Erstein | |
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| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Jean-Michel Galea | |
| Area1 | 11.84 km2 (4.57 sq mi) | |
| Population (2006)2 | 1,389 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 67197 / 67150 | |
| Elevation | 148–154 m (486–505 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. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
Hindisheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.
Agriculture retains a leading role in the local economy.
Geography
The village is positioned some twenty kilometres (twelve miles) to the south of Strasbourg, beside the little River Andlau
Landmarks
- Chapel of the Virgin Mary (fifteenth century). Unusually even in Alsace, this features a half timbered bell tower.
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul (nineteenth century). The church contains a Rinckenbach organ (1922).
See also
- Official website of Hindisheim
- Hindisheim on the Communauté de communes du Pays d'Erstein Website
- Communes of the Bas-Rhin department
References
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