Glauchau

Glauchau is a town in the German federal state of Saxony, on the right bank of the Mulde, 7 miles north of Zwickau and 17 miles west of Chemnitz by rail (its train station is on the Dresden–Werdau line). It is part of the Zwickau district.

Glauchau
Train station
Coat of arms
Location of Glauchau within Zwickau district
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Glauchau
Glauchau
Coordinates: 50°49′24″N 12°32′40″E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictZwickau
Subdivisions7
Government
 • MayorDr. Peter Dresler
Area
 • Total51.49 km2 (19.88 sq mi)
Elevation
266 m (873 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
 • Total22,440
 • Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
08371
Dialling codes03763
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.glauchau.de

History

Glauchau was founded by a colony of Sorbs and Wends, and belonged to the lords of Schönburg as early as the 12th century.

Sights

Some portions of the extensive old castle date from the 12th century, and the Gottesacker church contains interesting antiquarian relics.

People
Julius Heinrich Petermann
Ernst Friedrich Germar

Twin towns

Glauchau is twinned with:

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References
  1. "Bevölkerung des Freistaates Sachsen jeweils am Monatsende ausgewählter Berichtsmonate nach Gemeinden" (PDF). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen (in German). July 2019.
  2. http://www.lynchburgliving.com/our-relatives-across-the-atlantic-lynchburgs-sister-city-relationships-thrive/
  • Glauchau, Forderglauchau Castle
  • Glauchau, Hinterglauchau Castle
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  • Bismarck tower in Glauchau
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