Michelsneukirchen

Michelsneukirchen is a municipality in Oberpfälzer district of Cham in Bavaria in Germany.

Michelsneukirchen
Saint Michael Church
Saint Michael Church
Coat of arms of Michelsneukirchen
Location of Michelsneukirchen within Cham district
Michelsneukirchen   is located in Germany
Michelsneukirchen
Michelsneukirchen
Michelsneukirchen   is located in Bavaria
Michelsneukirchen
Michelsneukirchen
Coordinates: 49°7′27″N 12°33′9″E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictCham
Municipal assoc.Falkenstein, Bavaria
Government
  Mayor (202026) Christian Raab[1]
Area
  Total32.86 km2 (12.69 sq mi)
Elevation
569 m (1,867 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
  Total1,754
  Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
93185
Dialling codes0 94 67
Vehicle registrationCHA
Websitewww.michelsneukirchen.de

Geography

The village is located in the Bavarian Forest. Adjoining municipalities are Schorndorf, Falkenstein, Obertrübenbach and in Zinzenzell in Niederbayern. There are several small villages in Michelsneukirchen, such as Dörfling, Woppmannsdorf, Momannsfelden, Regelsmais and Ponholz.

History

The village belonged to the masters of Falkenstein.

Crest

Michelsneukirchen's crest is "divided by red and gold; a silver flaming sword in front, three tilted lozenges in the back."

References

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