Taura

Taura is a municipality in the district of Mittelsachsen, in Saxony, Germany.

For one of two Moldovan villages called Tăura, see Tăura Veche.
For the fourth month of the Mandaean calendar, see Taura (month).
Taura
Municipality
View from the Taurastein tower on Taura
View from the Taurastein tower on Taura
Coat of arms of Taura
Coat of arms
Location of Taura within Mittelsachsen district
Taura is located in Germany
Taura
Taura
Taura is located in Saxony
Taura
Taura
Coordinates: 50°55′6″N 12°50′27″E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictMittelsachsen
Municipal assoc.Burgstädt
Subdivisions3
Government
 • Mayor (2022–29) Robert Haslinger[1] (CDU)
Area
 • Total11.11 km2 (4.29 sq mi)
Elevation
304 m (997 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,316
 • Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
09249
Dialling codes03724
Vehicle registrationFG
Websitewww.gemeinde-taura.de

Personalities
Johann Esche
  • Johann Esche (1682-1752), born in today's local part of Köthensdorf, German stocking manufacturer
  • Max Unger (1883-1959), musicologist, Beethoven researcher

References
  1. Gewählte Bürgermeisterinnen und Bürgermeister im Freistaat Sachsen, Stand: 17. Juli 2022, Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen.
  2. "Bevölkerung des Freistaates Sachsen nach Gemeinden am 31. Dezember 2021" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2022.
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