Bas-Rhin
Details
Information
Number	67
Region	Alsace
Prefecture	Strasbourg
Subprefecture	Haguenau Molsheim Saverne Sélestat Wissembourg
Population  - Total (1999)  - Density	Ranked 18th 1,026,120 216 /km²
Area	4,755 km²
Arrondissements	7
Cantons	44
Communes	526
President of the general council	Philippe Richert
Location

Bas-Rhin is a French département, named after the Rhine river.

History

The département was created on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution.

Geography

The Rhine River has always been of importance to the area.

Economy

Demographics

Culture

Miscellaneous topics

Strasbourg is the seat of the European parliament.

External link

• Conseil Général website