Woerth
Wœrth or Woerth (French pronunciation: [vœʁt]; German: Wörth an der Sauer) is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France.
The town, which lies some 40 km (25 mi) north of Strasbourg, is known for being the site of the Battle of Wörth, which took place on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War.
Wœrth Castle has housed the mairie since 1977.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1,475 | — |
| 1975 | 1,741 | +2.40% |
| 1982 | 1,710 | −0.26% |
| 1990 | 1,626 | −0.63% |
| 1999 | 1,670 | +0.30% |
| 2009 | 1,833 | +0.94% |
| 2014 | 1,740 | −1.04% |
| 2020 | 1,716 | −0.23% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Notable people
- Wynkyn de Worde (??-1534)
- Eugène Wintzweiller (1844–1870)
Gallery
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The River Sauer in Wœrth -
Buildings in the old part of the town -
Houses on the west side of Wœrth -
Bavarian battle memorial -
French battle memorial -
Hessian battlefield monument
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See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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