Schnaittach

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For the river, see Schnaittach (Pegnitz).
Schnaittach
Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress
Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress
Coat of arms of Schnaittach
Coat of arms
Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district
Schnaittach is located in Germany
Schnaittach
Schnaittach
Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Subdivisions33 parts
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Frank Pitterlein[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total49.36 km2 (19.06 sq mi)
Elevation
355 m (1,165 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31)[2]
 • Total8,485
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91220
Dialling codes09153
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.schnaittach.de

Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Geography[]

Schnaittach is on the river Schnaittach, a tributary of the Pegnitz.

History[]

Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011. Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).

Twin towns[]

References[]

  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Tabellenblatt "Daten 2", Statistischer Bericht A1200C 202041 Einwohnerzahlen der Gemeinden, Kreise und Regierungsbezirke". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik (in German). June 2021.

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