# Batzendorf

> commune in Bas-Rhin, France

**Wikidata**: [Q21238](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21238)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batzendorf)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/batzendorf

## Summary
Batzendorf is a commune in Bas-Rhin, France, specifically within the French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace. It belongs to the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg and was previously part of the former arrondissement of Haguenau. The commune has a recorded website at https://www.batzendorf.fr/ and coordinates at 48.783611111111 latitude and 7.7055555555556 longitude.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Bas-Rhin, France; type: commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception 1789).
- **Administrative Location**: Bas-Rhin (French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace, inception 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z, headquarters Strasbourg, country France, sitelink_count 101).
- **Arrondissement**: Arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg (arrondissement of France, inception 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z, country France, sitelink_count 25); former arrondissement of Haguenau (country France, sitelink_count 21).
- **Country**: France (country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania; inception values: 0843-08-00 with qualifiers West Francia and Treaty of Verdun, 0481 with qualifier Francia, 1804-05-18 with qualifier First French Empire; sitelink_count 409).
- **Website**: https://www.batzendorf.fr/.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 48.783611111111, longitude 7.7055555555556.
- **Population Figures**: 963.0, 992.0, 1013.0, 988.0, 983.0, 978.0, 984.0, 983.0, 968.0, 975.0.
- **Sitelink Count**: 47.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Batzendorf.
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Bas-Rhin, France.

## FAQs
**Where is Batzendorf located administratively?**  
Batzendorf sits in Bas-Rhin, the French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace, which began on 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z with headquarters in Strasbourg. It falls under the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg, created 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z, and previously the arrondissement of Haguenau, both in France.

**What are the population trends for Batzendorf?**  
Recorded populations include 963.0, 992.0, 1013.0, 988.0, 983.0, 978.0, 984.0, 983.0, 968.0, and 975.0, showing fluctuations around 950-1010 residents across different periods.

**What is the official website and geographic position of Batzendorf?**  
The commune's website is https://www.batzendorf.fr/. Its precise coordinates are 48.783611111111° N latitude and 7.7055555555556° E longitude.

**How does Batzendorf relate to France's structure?**  
As a commune of France, established as a territorial subdivision in 1789, Batzendorf operates within the broader framework of France, a country with inception tied to 843 (West Francia via Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and 1804 (First French Empire).

## Why It Matters
Batzendorf functions as a fundamental unit in France's municipal system, embodying the commune structure introduced in 1789 that underpins local governance across the nation. Its placement in Bas-Rhin and the European Collectivity of Alsace highlights regional administrative evolution, including shifts from the former arrondissement of Haguenau to the current arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg since 2015, contributing to France's decentralized unitary state. With a stable population hovering near 1000 and a dedicated website, it sustains community presence in Alsace, connecting to France's extensive network of over 35,000 communes that deliver essential local services amid the country's global roles in the EU, UN, and NATO. This micro-level entity supports the semi-presidential republic's fabric, enabling cultural preservation in a historically rich border region while tying into France's vast territorial reach from Western Europe to overseas domains.

## Notable For
- Position in Bas-Rhin, administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace with 101 sitelinks.
- Membership in arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg, a post-2015 French arrondissement (25 sitelinks).
- Prior inclusion in former arrondissement of Haguenau (21 sitelinks).
- Commune status under France's 1789 municipal framework (83 sitelinks).
- Specific coordinates at 48.783611111111° N, 7.7055555555556° E.
- Population series: 963.0, 992.0, 1013.0, 988.0, 983.0, 978.0, 984.0, 983.0, 968.0, 975.0.
- Official website https://www.batzendorf.fr/.
- 47 sitelinks across platforms.
- Wikipedia entry titled Batzendorf.
- Wikidata tag as "commune in Bas-Rhin, France."

## Body

### Administrative Structure and Location
Batzendorf operates as a commune in Bas-Rhin, France. Bas-Rhin serves as the French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace. This district began on 1790-03-04T00:00:00Z. Its headquarters are in Strasbourg. Bas-Rhin has a sitelink count of 101 and belongs to country France.

The commune falls within the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg. This arrondissement of France started on 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z. It has a sitelink count of 25 and country France. Previously, Batzendorf was in the former arrondissement of Haguenau. That arrondissement had country France and sitelink count 21.

Batzendorf qualifies as a commune of France. Communes represent territorial subdivisions for municipalities. They date to 1789-00-00T00:00:00Z. They have sitelink count 83 and country France.

### National Context in France
France contains Batzendorf. France is a country in Western Europe and other continents through overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Its inception includes 0843-08-00 qualified by West Francia and Treaty of Verdun. Another inception is 0481 qualified by Francia. A further value is 1804-05-18 qualified by First French Empire. France has sitelink count 409.

### Geographic and Digital Properties
Batzendorf has coordinates at latitude 48.783611111111 and longitude 7.7055555555556. Its official website is https://www.batzendorf.fr/. The commune holds a sitelink count of 47. Its Wikipedia title is Batzendorf. The Wikidata description reads: commune in Bas-Rhin, France.

### Population Data
Population records for Batzendorf list 963.0, 992.0, 1013.0, 988.0, 983.0, 978.0, 984.0, 983.0, 968.0, 975.0. These figures reflect multiple points in time.

### Related Entities Overview
- **Bas-Rhin**: Inception +1790-03-04T00:00:00Z; country France; headquarters Strasbourg; sitelink_count 101.
- **Arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg**: Inception +2015-01-01T00:00:00Z; country France; sitelink_count 25.
- **Arrondissement of Haguenau**: Country France; sitelink_count 21.
- **Commune of France**: Inception +1789-00-00T00:00:00Z; country France; sitelink_count 83.
- **France**: Multiple inception dates with qualifiers; sitelink_count 409.

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