Artolsheim
Artolsheim (French pronunciation: [aʁtɔlsaim]) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in northeastern France.
Geography
Artolsheim has the distinction of being further from the sea than any other place in France. The Gulf of Genoa and the mouth of the river Scheldt are both 430 km (267 mi) away.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 705 | — |
| 1975 | 630 | −1.59% |
| 1982 | 649 | +0.43% |
| 1990 | 643 | −0.12% |
| 1999 | 728 | +1.39% |
| 2009 | 910 | +2.26% |
| 2014 | 976 | +1.41% |
| 2020 | 989 | +0.22% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Economy
Employment opportunities in the village are limited. The traditional economic focus of the region is Sélestat some fifteen kilometres (ten miles) to the west. The river crossing of Marckolsheim with its associated locks and hydro-electric power station offer employment opportunities: many mostly low-paid seasonal jobs are also provided by the Europa-Park 'theme park'.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ IGN Magazine n°50, novembre-décembre 2008
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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