Schnaittach
Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.
Schnaittach | |
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 Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district  | |
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| Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken |
| District | Nürnberger Land |
| Subdivisions | 33 parts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Frank Pitterlein (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.36 km2 (19.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Population (2018-12-31)[1] | |
| • Total | 8,423 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 91220 |
| Dialling codes | 09153 |
| Vehicle registration | LAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG |
| Website | www.schnaittach.de |
Geography
Geographical location
Schnaittach is on the river of the same name, a tributary of the Pegnitz.
History
Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011.
Religions
Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).
Twin towns
- Twinned with Frohnleiten, Austria
- "Friendship" with Schlettau
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References
- "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.
External links
- Official town Web site (in German)
- Fortifications near Schnaittach (in German)
- Jewish Museum of Franconia (in German)
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