Haßfurt

Haßfurt (German pronunciation: [ˈhasˌfʊʁt] ; English: Hassfurt) is a town in Bavaria, Germany, capital of the Haßberge district. It is situated on the river Main, 20 km east of Schweinfurt and 30 km northwest of Bamberg. In 1852, Ludwig's Western Railway reached the town and between 1892 and 1995, which also had a branch line to Hofheim. The 1867 Hassfurt Bridge, thought to be the first Cantilever bridge built, was also there.

Haßfurt
Market square with the Church of Saint Kilian
Market square with the Church of Saint Kilian
Coat of arms of Haßfurt
Location of Haßfurt within Haßberge district
Haßfurt   is located in Germany
Haßfurt
Haßfurt
Haßfurt   is located in Bavaria
Haßfurt
Haßfurt
Coordinates: 50°01′N 10°30′E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionUnterfranken
DistrictHaßberge
Subdivisions9 Stadtteile
Government
  Mayor (202026) Günther Werner[1]
Area
  Total52.77 km2 (20.37 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total13,818
  Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
97437
Dialling codes09521
Vehicle registrationHAS
Websitewww.hassfurt.de

Notable residents

The main street in Hassfurt.

References

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