Steinbach is a municipality in the district of Kronach in Bavaria in Germany.
Steinbach a.Wald | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Steinbach a.Wald within Kronach district  | |
  Steinbach a.Wald  Steinbach a.Wald | |
| Coordinates: 50°25′57″N 11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Kronach |
| Subdivisions | 9 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2023–29) | Thomas Löffler[1] (CSU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.47 km2 (13.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 3,041 |
| • Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 96361 |
| Dialling codes | 09263, 09268, 09269 |
| Vehicle registration | KC |
| Website | www.steinbach-am-wald.de |
History
editThe village was first mentioned in 1190. Until 1388 it was part of 'Eygen Teuschnitz', a large estate of Langheim monastery.
Economy
editBiggest employer is Wiegand-Glas with branches in Großbreitenbach, Slovakia and South Africa.
Events
editEvery July, an association called "Zechgemeinschaft" celebrates the traditional fair. Unmarried young people dress themselves with the traditional clothes of the village and invite their guests to dance with them to typical music. In August, the rifle club's festival takes place.
References
edit- ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
External links
edit- Official website (in German)
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