Leesten

Leesten is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia), in the Bamberg district. Leesten is a constituent community of Strullendorf.

In 2009, Leesten had a total population of 260.[1]

Geography

Leesten has an elevation of about 300 meters.[2]

History

The origin of the name "Leesten" is from the Slavic word Liescina, which means hazel bushes.

Culture

An organization for fishermen in the Strullendorf community, named the "Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V.", is based in Leesten.

Infrastructure

Leesten lies on the Staatsstraßen 2188 and 2210.[2]

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References
  1. "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
  2. "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed September 20, 2010.

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