Posterstein

Posterstein
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Coordinates: 50°51′50″N 12°15′27″E / 50.86389°N 12.25750°E / 50.86389; 12.25750Coordinates: 50°51′50″N 12°15′27″E / 50.86389°N 12.25750°E / 50.86389; 12.25750
Country	Germany
State	Thuringia
District	Altenburger Land
Municipal assoc.	Oberes Sprottental
Subdivisions	2
Government
• Mayor (2016–22)	Stefan Jakubek[1]
Area
• Total	5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Highest elevation	314 m (1,030 ft)
Lowest elevation	244 m (801 ft)
Population  (2020-12-31)[2]
• Total	461
• Density	83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	04626
Dialling codes	034496
Vehicle registration	ABG
Website	www.posterstein.de

Posterstein is a German municipality in the Thuringian Landkreis of Altenburger Land.

Geography[]

Neighboring municipalities[]

Municipalities near Posterstein are Heukewalde, Löbichau, Nöbdenitz, and Vollmershain in the district of Altenburger Land; as well as Paitzdorf and the city of Ronneburg in the district of Greiz.

Municipal arrangement[]

Stolzenberg is Posterstein's only subdivision.

History[]

Within the German Empire (1871–1918), Posterstein was part of the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg.

Culture and landmarks[]

The , which is lit up at night, is the most important building in the town. It is also visible north of the community from the Bundesautobahn 4.

Business and transportation[]

The next train station on the rail line from Posterstein is in Nöbdenitz.

External links[]

• (in German) Burg Posterstein

References[]

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