Kirchroth (Bavarian: Kirchroud) is a municipality in the district of Straubing-Bogen in Bavaria, Germany. It lies on the Danube River. By the local government reform of May 1978 villages Kößnach, Oberzeitldorn, Obermiethnach, Pillnach, Pondorf, Niederachdorf, as well as Aufroth and Neuroth were incorporated.

Kirchroth
Church of Saint Vitus
Church of Saint Vitus
Coat of arms of Kirchroth
Location of Kirchroth within Straubing-Bogen district
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Kirchroth is located in Germany
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Kirchroth
Kirchroth is located in Bavaria
Kirchroth
Kirchroth
Coordinates: 48°57′N 12°33′E / 48.950°N 12.550°E / 48.950; 12.550
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictStraubing-Bogen
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Matthias Fischer[1] (FW)
Area
 • Total43.05 km2 (16.62 sq mi)
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,895
 • Density90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94356
Dialling codes09428
Vehicle registrationSR
Websitewww.kirchroth.de

Notable people

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The social democratic politician Albert Roßhaupter (1878–1962) was born in the district Pillnach.

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