Gräfelfing

Gräfelfing is a municipality in the district of Munich, in Bavaria, Germany. It is located 1 km west of Munich (centre). The name "Gräfelfing" first appears as "Grevolvinga", which as per one hypothesis could possibly name a tribe leader named "grey wolf" ("*Grevol" -> German "grau(er)" -> English "grey"; "*vinga" -> German "Wolf" -> English "wolf").

Gräfelfing
Saint Stephan Church
Coat of arms
Location of Gräfelfing within Munich district
Gräfelfing
Gräfelfing
Coordinates: 48°7′8″N 11°25′44″E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberbayern
DistrictMunich
Government
  MayorChristoph Göbel (CSU)
Area
  Total9.58 km2 (3.70 sq mi)
Elevation
540 m (1,770 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
  Total13,939
  Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
82166
Dialling codes089
Vehicle registrationM
Websitewww.graefelfing.de

Gräfelfing is ranked 5th of the wealthiest municipalities in Germany (2005).

Official Site: Gräfelfing

References

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


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