Wernberg-Köblitz

Wernberg-Köblitz
Wernberg Castle
Location of Wernberg-Köblitz within Schwandorf district
Wernberg-Köblitz
Wernberg-Köblitz
Coordinates: 49°32′N 12°9′E / 49.533°N 12.150°E / 49.533; 12.150
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictSchwandorf
Government
 • Mayor (2023–29) Konrad Kiener[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total
66.03 km2 (25.49 sq mi)
Highest elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Lowest elevation
380 m (1,250 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[2]
 • Total
5,494
 • Density83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
92533
Dialling codes0 96 04
Vehicle registrationSAD
Websitewww.wernberg-koeblitz.de

Wernberg-Köblitz is a market town in the district of Schwandorf in Bavaria, Germany.

History

The first mention of Wernberg Castle dates to 1280 when Konrad of Paulsdorfer bought the building. Later the castle became a possession of the noble Notthafft family.

References

  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  2. ^ "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.