Bitche

Bitche is a commune in the Lorraine region in northeastern France. About 5,000 people live there.

Bitche
View from the citadel
View from the citadel
Coat of arms of Bitche
Location of Bitche
Bitche is located in France
Bitche
Bitche
Bitche is located in Grand Est
Bitche
Bitche
Coordinates: 49°01′51″N 7°15′12″E
CountryFrance
RegionGrand Est
DepartmentMoselle
Area
1
41.13 km2 (15.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
5,267
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
57230 /57089
Elevation249–432 m (817–1,417 ft)
(avg. 290 m or 950 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

It is known for its large citadel. The surrounding area is known as le Pays de Bitche ("Land of Bitche") and Bitscherland in German.


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