Dingolshausen

Dingolshausen
Pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Help in Bischwind
Location of Dingolshausen within Schweinfurt district
Location of Dingolshausen
Dingolshausen
Dingolshausen
Coordinates: 49°54′N 10°24′E / 49.900°N 10.400°E / 49.900; 10.400
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionUnterfranken
DistrictSchweinfurt
Municipal assoc.Gerolzhofen
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Nicole Weissenseel-Brendler[1]
Area
 • Total
10.23 km2 (3.95 sq mi)
Elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
1,419
 • Density138.7/km2 (359.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
97497
Dialling codes09382
Vehicle registrationSW
Websitewww.dingolshausen.de

Dingolshausen is a municipality in the district of Schweinfurt in Bavaria, Germany.

Located at the foot of the Steigerwald (forest) and in the valley of a creek named the Volkach. Dingolshausen is known for its wineries.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was given to Dingolshausen in the year 1561. It shows two grapes as a symbol of the winemakers (Winzwer).

History

The first documented mention of Dingolshausen is in 1165, which was later in the year of 1243 ruled by the Bishopric of Würzburg (Hochstift Wuerzburg).

References

  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2023" (in German). Federal Statistical Office of Germany. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.