Ober-Hilbersheim

Location The municipality lies southwest of Mainz on the Welzbach and is an agriculturally based community. The winegrowing centre belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Gau-Algesheim, whose seat is in the like-named town. ==History==

In 1108, Ober-Hilbersheim had its first documentary mention as Hilbridisheim. ==Politics==

Municipal council The council is made up of 12 council members who were elected in a municipal election held on 13 June 2004 by majority vote. Mayors • 1946-????: Karl Lahr (FDP, as of 1956 FVP, as of 1957 DP) • 2001-incumbent: Heiko Schmuck Coat of arms The municipality's arms might be described thus: Azure a horse's head couped at the neck Or langued gules. ==Culture and sightseeing==

Regular events • The Ober-Hilbersheim Wine and Art Fair takes place early every July. • The Ober-Hilbersheim Christmas Market is held on the second weekend in Advent. ==Economy and infrastructure==

Transport The municipality is crossed by the L 415 state road. The Autobahnen A 60, A 61 and A 63 can be reached by car in 10 to 20 minutes. Education • Municipal kindergarten ==References==