Kirrberg (French pronunciation: [kiʁbɛʁɡ]) is a commune in the northwest of the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.[3] It lies 18 kilometres (11 mi) to the west of Phalsbourg.

History

The earliest surviving record, naming the village as Villa Teurino, dates from 512. The first appearance of a precursor to the present name occurs in 1501 with the name Kirpberg.

During the Thirty Years' War the village was almost entirely destroyed by fire.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021". The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file