Dingolshausen

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

Dingolshausen
Pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Help in Bischwind
Coat of arms
Location of Dingolshausen within Schweinfurt district
Dingolshausen
Dingolshausen
Coordinates: 49°54′N 10°24′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionUnterfranken
DistrictSchweinfurt
Municipal assoc.Gerolzhofen
Government
  MayorLothar Zachmann (FW)
Area
  Total10.23 km2 (3.95 sq mi)
Elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
  Total1,315
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
97497
Dialling codes09382
Vehicle registrationSW
Websitewww.dingolshausen.de

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).

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References

  1. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.


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