Rodalben

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Rodalben is a town and a municipality in the Südwestpfalz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated in the Pfälzer Wald, approx. 5 km northeast of Pirmasens.

Rodalben is also the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collective municipality") Rodalben, which consists of the following Ortsgemeinden ("local municipalities"):

  • Clausen
  • Donsieders
  • Leimen
  • Merzalben
  • Münchweiler an der Rodalb
  • Rodalben

[edit] = History

Rodalben was founded by a celtic tribe. In 1237 Rodalben was first mentioned as a "Meyerhof". Over the centuries mainly farmers lived there.

The origin of the name isn't clarified. The suffix "alb (alben)" is a celtic word for rivers or brooks.

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Coordinates: 49°14′N 7°38′E

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