Rethel
Rethel (French: [ʁətˈɛl] ⓘ) is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture and third-most important city and economic center in the department. It is situated on the river Aisne, near the northern border of Champagne and 37 km from Reims.
Rethel | |
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Subprefecture and commune | |
Town hall | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Rethel | |
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| Coordinates: 49°30′38″N 4°22′00″E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Ardennes |
| Arrondissement | Rethel |
| Canton | Rethel |
| Intercommunality | Pays Rethélois |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Joseph Afribo |
| Area 1 | 18.58 km2 (7.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 7,425 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 08362 /08300 |
| Elevation | 67–146 m (220–479 ft) |
| Website | www.villederethel.fr |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Its inhabitants are called Rethélois.
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