Hindisheim
Hindisheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.
Hindisheim
Híndse | |
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 The town hall in Hindisheim | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Hindisheim 
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| Coordinates: 48°28′11″N 7°38′23″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Bas-Rhin |
| Arrondissement | Sélestat-Erstein |
| Canton | Erstein |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2001–2008) | Jean-Michel Galea |
| Area 1 | 11.84 km2 (4.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2017-01-01)[1] | 1,502 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 67197 /67150 |
| Elevation | 148–154 m (486–505 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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
References
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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