Oberviechtach

Oberviechtach (German: [oːbɐˈfiːçtax] (listen)) is a town in the district of Schwandorf, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 31 km (19 mi) southeast of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, and 27 km (17 mi) northeast of Schwandorf. It is famous for being the birthplace of Johann Andreas Eisenbarth. The name comes from pine (Fichte) which is also represented on the coat of arms of the town.

Oberviechtach
Coat of arms
Location of Oberviechtach within Schwandorf district
Oberviechtach
Oberviechtach
Coordinates: 49°27′N 12°25′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictSchwandorf
Government
  MayorHeinz Weigl (Parteilose Wählergruppe)
Area
  Total62.41 km2 (24.10 sq mi)
Elevation
50 m (160 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
  Total5,030
  Density81/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
92526
Dialling codes0 96 71
Vehicle registrationSAD, BUL, NAB, NEN, OVI, ROD
Websitewww.oberviechtach.de

Oberviechtach was chartered and given market rights by Count Palatine Rudolf II and Ruprecht I on May 5, 1337.[2][3]

References

  1. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.
  2. Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer. 1952 Edition. p. 1362.
  3. "Geschichte". oberviechtach.de. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
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