# Climbach

> commune in Bas-Rhin, France

**Wikidata**: [Q21218](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21218)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climbach)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/climbach

## Summary
Climbach is a commune in Bas-Rhin, the French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace. It belongs to the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg and was formerly part of the arrondissement of Wissembourg. Also known as Klimbach, it has a website at http://www.mairie-climbach.fr and coordinates at 49.017777777778°N, 7.8505555555556°E.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Commune in Bas-Rhin, France; subtype of commune of France (territorial subdivision for municipalities, inception 1789).
- **Administrative Divisions**: Located in Bas-Rhin (French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace, inception 1790-03-04, headquarters Strasbourg, country France, sitelink_count 101); arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg (arrondissement of France, inception 2015-01-01, country France, sitelink_count 25); former arrondissement of Wissembourg (1800-1870, 1919-1940, 1944-2015, country France, sitelink_count 22).
- **Historical Context**: Associated with Unterelsaß (central district of Elsaß-Lothringen in German Empire, 1871-1918, inception 1871-05-20, country Alsace-Lorraine, sitelink_count 8).
- **Country**: France (country in Western Europe and overseas territories in America, Africa, Oceania; inception points: 843-08 via Treaty of Verdun establishing West Francia, 481 for Francia, 1804-05-18 for First French Empire; sitelink_count 409).
- **Aliases**: Klimbach.
- **Website**: http://www.mairie-climbach.fr.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 49.017777777778, longitude 7.8505555555556.
- **Population Figures**: 503.0, 464.0, 450.0, 440.0, 435.0, 429.0, 444.0, 459.0, 474.0, 479.0.
- **Sitelink Count**: 48.
- **Wikipedia Title**: Climbach.
- **Wikidata Description**: Commune in Bas-Rhin, France.

## FAQs
**Where is Climbach located administratively?**  
Climbach sits within Bas-Rhin, the French administrative district of the European Collectivity of Alsace established on March 4, 1790, with headquarters in Strasbourg. It forms part of the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg, created January 1, 2015, and previously belonged to the arrondissement of Wissembourg during periods from 1800-1870, 1919-1940, and 1944-2015.

**What is the historical German connection to Climbach?**  
The area around Climbach relates to Unterelsaß, the central district of the imperial territory Elsaß-Lothringen (Alsace-Lorraine) in the German Empire from 1871 to 1918, starting May 20, 1871. This links it to the broader history of Alsace under German administration.

**What are Climbach's population trends and coordinates?**  
Population records for Climbach include figures of 503.0, 464.0, 450.0, 440.0, 435.0, 429.0, 444.0, 459.0, 474.0, and 479.0. Its precise location is at latitude 49.017777777778 and longitude 7.8505555555556.

**How does Climbach fit into France's structure?**  
As a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities since 1789, Climbach operates within the national framework of France, a semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with overseas territories, tied to historical inceptions like West Francia in 843 via the Treaty of Verdun.

## Why It Matters
Climbach represents a microcosm of Alsace's layered history, bridging French communal governance with echoes of German imperial administration through its ties to Unterelsaß and shifting arrondissements. In the context of Bas-Rhin within the European Collectivity of Alsace, it embodies local autonomy in a region marked by post-1871 territorial flux and post-1918 reintegration into France. Its existence as one of France's 35,000-plus communes underscores the decentralized fabric of the world's seventh-largest economy, where small entities like Climbach manage local affairs via dedicated sites like mairie-climbach.fr, contributing to national metrics on population shifts from 503 to 429 across tracked years. This commune's coordinates near the German border highlight its role in cross-border cultural exchanges in a nuclear-armed EU founding member, preserving regional identity amid France's global diplomatic heft as a UN Security Council permanent member.

## Notable For
- Position in Bas-Rhin, linking to the European Collectivity of Alsace's administrative evolution since 1790.
- Ties to arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg since 2015-01-01, distinct from its prior Wissembourg arrondissement phases (1800-1870, 1919-1940, 1944-2015).
- Historical overlap with Unterelsaß, the German Empire's central Alsace-Lorraine district from 1871-05-20.
- Alias Klimbach, reflecting linguistic duality in Alsace.
- Dedicated municipal website http://www.mairie-climbach.fr for local governance.
- Sitelink count of 48, indicating solid online documentation.
- Variable population sequence (503.0 down to 429.0 then rising to 479.0), showcasing demographic dynamism.
- Precise coordinates (49.017777777778°N, 7.8505555555556°E) for geographic specificity.
- Status as a commune of France, inception 1789, within a country with foundational events like 843 Treaty of Verdun.

## Body

### Administrative and Geographic Placement
Climbach functions as a commune in Bas-Rhin, France's administrative district within the European Collectivity of Alsace. Bas-Rhin began on 1790-03-04, with headquarters in Strasbourg and a sitelink count of 101. The commune falls under the arrondissement of Haguenau-Wissembourg, an arrondissement of France established 2015-01-01 with sitelink count 25. Previously, it was in the arrondissement of Wissembourg, active 1800-1870, 1919-1940, and 1944-2015, also with sitelink count 22.

Its coordinates fix at latitude 49.017777777778 and longitude 7.8505555555556. The official website is http://www.mairie-climbach.fr. Climbach aligns as a commune of France, a territorial subdivision for municipalities since 1789, with sitelink count 83.

### Historical Connections
Climbach connects to Unterelsaß, the name for the central district (Bezirk) of Elsaß-Lothringen (Alsace-Lorraine) in the German Empire from 1871 to 1918. Unterelsaß started 1871-05-20T00:00:00Z, in country Alsace-Lorraine, with sitelink count 8.

### National Context in France
France hosts Climbach as part of its structure: a country in Western Europe and overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Inception markers include 843-08-00 via Treaty of Verdun for West Francia ( qualifier), 481 for Francia, and 1804-05-18 for First French Empire. France's sitelink count reaches 409. It operates as a semi-presidential republic with capital Paris, population 68,605,616 (2025 estimate), area 643,801 km², president Emmanuel Macron, prime minister Sébastien Lecornu, bicameral Parliament, official language French, currency Euro (metropolitan), motto "Liberté, égalité, fraternité", anthem "La Marseillaise", flag tricolore.

France borders Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland, plus Brazil/Suriname via French Guiana and Netherlands via Sint Maarten. Highest point Mont Blanc (4,808.72 m), lowest Étang de Lavalduc (-10 m), coordinates 47°N 2°E, time zones UTC+01:00 (CET)/UTC+02:00 (CEST) and others, driving right, electricity 230V 50Hz (Europlug/Type E), calling code +33, TLD .fr, ISO FR/FRA/250, GDP $2.78T (2022), budget €455.2B (2023), VAT 20%/10%/5.5%/2.1%, life expectancy 82 years (2022), HDI 0.903 (2021), retirement 62/67 years, majority 18, education 6-16, emergencies 112/15/17/18.

### Population and Documentation
Population data for Climbach lists 503.0, 464.0, 450.0, 440.0, 435.0, 429.0, 444.0, 459.0, 474.0, 479.0. It holds sitelink count 48, Wikipedia title Climbach, Wikidata description "commune in Bas-Rhin, France". Alias includes Klimbach.

### Broader French Framework
France divides into 18 regions, with metropolitan in Europe and overseas in Americas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, etc.), Africa (Mayotte, Réunion), Oceania (New Caledonia, etc.), Antarctica (Adélie Land). Urban population ~55.4M (2022), birth rate 10.6/1000, death rate 9.8/1000. Regional languages include Alsatian. Memberships: UN (1945, Security Council permanent), EU (1957 founding), NATO (1949), nuclear since 1960, IOC FRA, vehicle F.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. dataset of postal codes in France. 2018
4. INSEE code
5. répertoire géographique des communes
6. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
7. Annuaire de service-public.fr
8. Recensement de la population 2015. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 2017
9. Populations légales 2016
10. Populations légales 2017
11. Populations légales 2018
12. Populations légales 2019
13. Populations légales 2020
14. Populations légales 2021
15. Populations de référence 2022
16. Populations de référence 2023
17. [Code officiel géographique](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/3363419)
18. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
19. GeoNames
20. [répertoire géographique des communes. 2015](https://wxs-telechargement.ign.fr/83edtfdyqte031y0ra49d2e3/telechargement/inspire/RGC-2015-01$RGC2015/file/RGC2015.7z)
21. [2016](https://data.geopf.fr/telechargement/download/GEOFLA/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28/GEOFLA_2-2_COMMUNE_SHP_LAMB93_FXX_2016-06-28.7z)
22. [Code officiel géographique. 2017](https://www.insee.fr/fr/information/2560698)