Steinbach am Wald
Steinbach a.Wald | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Steinbach a.Wald
within Kronach district | |
Location of Steinbach a.Wald | |
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 (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 3,041 |
| • Density | 85.73/km2 (222.1/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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Official website (in German)