Government and politics in Haut-Rhin (Grand Est, France): official figures
Haut-Rhin has no departmental council of its own: since 2021 it has been governed with its neighbour by the European Collectivity of Alsace, presided over by Frédéric Bierry.
How many councillors does Haut-Rhin have?
33 councillors currently sit for Haut-Rhin on the Council of the European Collectivity of Alsace; they are elected in mixed woman-and-man pairs from its 17 cantons, and the delegation is the 79th largest of 96 departements.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copyWhen were the last departmental elections in Haut-Rhin?
Most of the current councillors for Haut-Rhin took office on 1 July 2021, after the departmental elections of June 2021; 16 of the 33 are women.
Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copyMore figures
- The councillors representing Haut-Rhin were 62.8 years old on average in October 2026, 9th oldest of 96 departements; the youngest was 36 and the oldest 77. Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copy
- 13 of the 33 councillors for Haut-Rhin are retired, and the most common occupation listed is "ancien cadre" (10 members). Source: Ministère de l'Intérieur · saved copy
How Haut-Rhin compares with other departments in France
Average age of departmental councillors (years) (2026)
Haut-Rhin ranks 9 of 96, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average age of departmental councillors (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Dordogne | 63.2 |
| 7 | Rhône | 63.0 |
| 8 | Allier | 62.9 |
| 9 | Haut-Rhin | 62.8 |
| 10 | Hautes-Pyrénées | 62.8 |
| 11 | Tarn-et-Garonne | 62.7 |
| 12 | Sarthe | 62.6 |
Number of departmental councillors (2026)
Haut-Rhin ranks 79 of 96, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Number of departmental councillors |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Aube | 33 |
| 77 | Haute-Marne | 33 |
| 78 | Mayenne | 33 |
| 79 | Haut-Rhin | 33 |
| 80 | Haute-Savoie | 33 |
| 81 | Mayotte | 33 |
| 82 | Meuse | 32 |
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Sources
- Ministère de l'Intérieur: Répertoire national des élus: conseillers départementaux (mise à jour du 11 août 2026), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7af7a47ebab9…)
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