Hans, Marne
Hans is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.
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 The church in Hans | |
Location of Hans | |
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| Coordinates: 49°06′38″N 4°44′59″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Marne |
| Arrondissement | Châlons-en-Champagne |
| Canton | Argonne Suippe et Vesle |
| Area 1 | 19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Population | 139 |
| • Density | 7.1/km2 (18/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 51283 /51800 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
History
During the Battle of Valmy the castle of Hans was the headquarters of Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, commander of the Prussian army.
See also
References
- "Populations légales 2020". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 29 December 2022.
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