Genkirshan ( fr. Guinkirchen ) is a commune in the French department of the Moselle region of Lorraine . Belongs to the canton of Boule-Moselle .
| Commune | |||
| Genkirshan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinkirchen | |||
| |||
| A country |  France | ||
| Region | Lorraine | ||
| The Department | Moselle | ||
| Canton | Bule moselle | ||
| The mayor | André Isler | ||
| History and Geography | |||
| Square | 5.15 km² | ||
| Center height | 210 m | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 191 people ( 2008 ) | ||
| Density | 37 people / km² | ||
| Digital identifiers | |||
| Postcode | 57220 | ||
| INSEE Code | 57277 | ||
Geography
Genkirshan is located in the eastern Moselle, 23 km northeast of Metz . Neighboring communes: Eblange in the northeast, Rupeldange in the east, Bouleie-Moselle in the southeast, Enange in the south, Charleville-sous-Bois , Megange and Burtoncourt .
History
- The former feudal lord of the episcopate, which throughout its history has alternately belonged to several lords: the Counts of Bouille, the Seras de Variz, Breton de la Touche and, finally, the Marquis de Custine.
Demographics
According to the 2008 census, 191 people lived in the commune.
Attractions
- The ruins of the Flasgartan mill.
- The bell tower in the Romanesque style of the XII century of the former church of St. Maurice, the church was rebuilt in 1779 .
- Chapel of 1850.
Famous Natives
- Kieffer, Jean-Jacques (1857-1925) - scientist, naturalist and entomologist.
Links
- National Institute of Statistics (Fr.)
- Demography. National Institute of Statistics (inaccessible link) (French)