Auerbach in der Oberpfalz
Auerbach in der Oberpfalz (German pronunciation: [ˈaʊɐbax ɪn dɐ ˈoːbɐpfalts] ⓘ) is a town in the Amberg-Sulzbach district, Bavaria, Germany. It is located 45 km northeast of Nuremberg. In the subdivision Michelfeld there was a Benedictine monastery which is now a nursing home.
Auerbach in der Oberpfalz | |
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 Center of the town with the town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Auerbach in der Oberpfalz within Amberg-Sulzbach district  | |
  Auerbach in der Oberpfalz  Auerbach in der Oberpfalz | |
| Coordinates: 49°41′N 11°37′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberpfalz |
| District | Amberg-Sulzbach |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Joachim Neuß[1] (FW) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.33 km2 (27.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,066 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 91275 |
| Dialling codes | 09643 |
| Vehicle registration | AS |
| Website | www.auerbach.de |
Subdivisions
- Degelsdorf
- Gunzendorf
- Michelfeld
- Nasnitz
- Nitzlbuch
- Ranna
- Ranzenthal
- Zogenreuth
Mayor
Since May 2008 Joachim Neuß is the mayor. Helmut Ott was the mayor 1996–2008.[3]
Town twinnings
Laneuveville-devant-Nancy, Lorraine, France
Notable citizens
- Johann Baptist Metz (1928-2019), Catholic theologian
- Heinrich Stromer (1476-1542), professor at the Leipzig university, physician and founder of Auerbach's Cellar.
- Johann Michael Doser (1678–1756) artist, mainly in the fields of wood carvings und sculptures for altars
- Maurus von Schenkl (1749-1816), Benedictine theologian, librarian and canonist,
References
- Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
- Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)
- ""Altbürgermeister Helmut Ott hat Stadt geprägt"".
Towns and municipalities in Amberg-Sulzbach | ||
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|  Coat of Arms of Amberg-Sulzbach district | |
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