# Beinheim

> commune in Bas-Rhin, France

**Wikidata**: [Q21211](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21211)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beinheim)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/beinheim

## Summary
Beinheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of France, located in the Alsace region. It is part of the historical and administrative context of Alsace-Lorraine and currently resides within the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in France
- **Location**: Bas-Rhin department, Alsace region, France
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 48.863055555556, Longitude 8.0838888888889
- **Historical Context**: Part of the former German imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Unterelsaß/Alsace-Mineure) from 1871 to 1918
- **Arrondissement Affiliation**: Currently part of the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg (since 2015)
- **Former Arrondissement**: Previously part of the arrondissement of Wissembourg (1800–1870, 1919–1940, 1944–2015)
- **Population Data Points**: 1871, 1870, 1892, 1875, 1928, 1934, 1924, 1914, 1904, 1883
- **Transportation**: Home to Roppenheim railway station
- **Website**: [commune-beinheim.fr](https://www.commune-beinheim.fr/)
- **Wikipedia Title**: Beinheim
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Bas-Rhin, France

## FAQs

**Where is Beinheim located?**  
Beinheim is located in the Bas-Rhin department in the Alsace region of France. It is part of the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg.

**What is Beinheim's historical significance?**  
Beinheim was historically part of the German imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine (Unterelsaß) from 1871 to 1918. It reverted to French control after World War I.

**What administrative changes has Beinheim undergone?**  
Beinheim was previously part of the arrondissement of Wissembourg during multiple periods (1800–1870, 1919–1940, 1944–2015) and is now part of the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg since 2015.

**What transportation infrastructure is present in Beinheim?**  
Beinheim is served by Roppenheim railway station, connecting it to the broader French rail network.

**What is the population of Beinheim?**  
Historical population data includes the following figures: 1871, 1870, 1892, 1875, 1928, 1934, 1924, 1914, 1904, and 1883.

**What is Beinheim's official website?**  
The official website of Beinheim is [commune-beinheim.fr](https://www.commune-beinheim.fr/).

## Why It Matters
Beinheim represents a microcosm of the complex Franco-German history of Alsace, having been part of the German Empire during two major periods (1871–1918 and 1940–1944). Its administrative evolution reflects broader geopolitical shifts in the region. As a commune, it contributes to the decentralized governance structure of France and serves as a case study in regional identity and territorial reorganization. Its location within the Bas-Rhin department situates it within a historically and culturally significant part of France.

## Notable For
- Being part of the German imperial territory of Unterelsaß (Alsace-Mineure) from 1871 to 1918
- Hosting Roppenheim railway station, linking it to regional transport infrastructure
- Its historical population data, which spans over a century
- Its current inclusion in the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg, following the 2015 reorganization
- Its representation within the broader context of French administrative subdivisions (communes)

## Body

### Geography and Location
Beinheim is situated in the Bas-Rhin department, part of the European Collectivity of Alsace. Its geographic coordinates are:
- Latitude: 48.863055555556
- Longitude: 8.0838888888889

This location places it within the historical region of Alsace, which has experienced significant political transitions between France and Germany.

### History and Territorial Affiliation
Beinheim was historically part of the German Empire's imperial territory of Elsaß-Lothringen (Alsace-Lorraine) from 1871 to 1918, specifically within the district of Unterelsaß (Alsace-Mineure). This period ended with the return of Alsace-Lorraine to France after World War I.

From 1800 to 1870, and again from 1919 to 1940, and from 1944 to 2015, Beinheim was part of the arrondissement of Wissembourg. In 2015, it was incorporated into the newly formed arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg.

### Administrative Structure
As a commune of France, Beinheim is part of the decentralized administrative structure established in 1789. It is currently classified under the Bas-Rhin department and the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg.

### Transportation
Beinheim is served by Roppenheim railway station, which connects it to the broader French rail network. This station plays a role in regional mobility and accessibility.

### Demographics
Historical population data for Beinheim includes the following figures:
- 1871
- 1870
- 1892
- 1875
- 1928
- 1934
- 1924
- 1914
- 1904
- 1883

These figures reflect demographic trends over more than a century.

### Governance and Representation
Beinheim is part of the broader French system of local governance, which includes elected municipal councils and mayors. It is represented within the Bas-Rhin department and contributes to the regional identity of Alsace.

### Related Entities
- **Unterelsaß**: The central district of Alsace-Lorraine during the German Empire (1871–1918)
- **Bas-Rhin**: The French administrative district in which Beinheim is located
- **Arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg**: The current administrative grouping since 2015
- **Arrondissement of Wissembourg**: Former administrative grouping during multiple historical periods
- **Roppenheim Railway Station**: A local transportation hub
- **Commune of France**: The broader classification of Beinheim as a French municipal entity

### Digital Presence
Beinheim maintains an official website at [commune-beinheim.fr](https://www.commune-beinheim.fr/), which serves as a digital gateway for civic engagement and local information.

### Cultural and Historical Context
Beinheim's history is emblematic of the broader Franco-German cultural and political tensions in Alsace. Its shifting administrative affiliations reflect the region's complex geopolitical history. As part of Unterelsaß, it was influenced by German administrative practices, while its return to France reinstated French civic structures.

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1. [Sandre](https://www.sandre.eaufrance.fr/geo/CoursEau/A---0000)
2. Virtual International Authority File
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11. Populations légales 2017
12. Populations légales 2018
13. Populations légales 2019
14. Populations légales 2020
15. Populations légales 2021
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17. Populations de référence 2023
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