Steinbach am Wald
Steinbach a.Wald | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Steinbach a.Wald within Kronach district | |
Steinbach a.Wald Steinbach a.Wald | |
| Coordinates: 50°25′57″N 11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Kronach |
| Subdivisions | 9 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2023–29) | Thomas Löffler[1] (CSU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.47 km2 (13.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 3,047 |
| • Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 96361 |
| Dialling codes | 09263, 09268, 09269 |
| Vehicle registration | KC |
| Website | www.steinbach-am-wald.de |
Steinbach is a municipality in the district of Kronach in Bavaria in Germany.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1190. Until 1388 it was part of 'Eygen Teuschnitz', a large estate of Langheim monastery.
Economy
Biggest employer is Wiegand-Glas with branches in Großbreitenbach, Slovakia and South Africa.
Events
Every July, an association called "Zechgemeinschaft" celebrates the traditional fair. Unmarried young people dress themselves with the traditional clothes of the village and invite their guests to dance with them to typical music. In August, the rifle club's festival takes place.
References
- ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Gemeinden, Kreise und Regierungsbezirke in Bayern, Einwohnerzahlen am 31. Dezember 2024; Basis Zensus 2022" [Municipalities, counties, and administrative districts in Bavaria; Based on the 2022 Census] (CSV) (in German). Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik.
External links
- Official website (in German)