Colmberg
Colmberg is a municipality in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria in Germany. Colmberg is the site of Colmberg Castle (German: Burg Colmberg), built in the 13th century and purchased in 1318 by Duke Frederick IV of Nuremberg.[2] The town is located in Nature Park Frankenhöhe.
Colmberg | |
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 View of Colmberg with Colmberg Castle and Church of Saint Ursula | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Colmberg within Ansbach district  | |
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| Coordinates: 49°22′N 10°25′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken |
| District | Ansbach |
| Subdivisions | 12 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Wilhelm Kieslinger (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.35 km2 (14.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population (2018-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,036 |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 91598 |
| Dialling codes | 09803 |
| Vehicle registration | AN |
| Website | www.colmberg.de |
Notable residents
- Karl Amson Joel, a textile merchant and grandfather of American musician Billy Joel
Twin towns
Gallery
 Colmberg Castle |
 A view of the town from the castle |
 A view of the town from the castle in winter |
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See also
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References
- "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.
- "The Castle". Colmberg Castle. Archived from the original on 25 October 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
External links
- Official website (in German)
- Colmberg Castle
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