Schnaittach

Schnaittach
Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress
Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district
Location of Schnaittach
Schnaittach
Schnaittach
Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Subdivisions33 parts
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Frank Pitterlein[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total
49.34 km2 (19.05 sq mi)
Elevation
355 m (1,165 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
8,659
 • Density175.5/km2 (454.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91220
Dialling codes09153
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.schnaittach.de

Schnaittach (German pronunciation: [ˈʃnaɪtax]) is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Geography

Schnaittach is on the river Schnaittach, a tributary of the Pegnitz.

History

Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011. Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).


Twin towns

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.