Leesten
Leesten is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia), in the Bamberg district. Leesten is a constituent community of Strullendorf.
In 2009, Leesten had a total population of 260.[1]
Geography[]
Leesten has an elevation of about 300 meters.[2]
History[]
The origin of the name "Leesten" is from the Slavic word Liescina, which means hazel bushes.
Culture[]
An organization for fishermen in the Strullendorf community, named the "Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V.", is based in Leesten.
Infrastructure[]
Leesten lies on the Staatsstraßen 2188 and 2210.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed September 20, 2010.
External links[]
- Official Site of Leesten (in German)
- History of Leesten (on the Strullendorf site), Accessed September 20, 2010 (in German)
- Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V. (in German)
Categories:
- Villages in Bavaria
- Bamberg (district)
- Strullendorf