Artern
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Thuringia |
| District | Kyffhäuserkreis |
| Population | 6.165 (June 30, 2006) |
| Area | 24.05 km² |
| Population density | 256 /km² |
| Elevation | 121 m |
| Coordinates | 51°22′ N 11°18′ E |
| Postal code | 06556 |
| Area code | 03466 |
| Licence plate code | KYF |
| Mayor | Wolfgang Koenen (The Left Party.PDS) |
| Website | Official Homepage |
Artern is a town in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Unstrut and Helme, 12 km south of Sangerhausen. It has railway connections to Erfurt, Naumburg and Sangerhausen. The population was 6.165 in the 2006 census. Machinery, sugar and boots used to be manufactured in Artern. Its brine springs, known as early as the 15th century, are still frequented. Notable residents of Artern include John Christopher Kunze, a noted Lutheran clergyman, pietist, and author.[1]
[edit] External Links
- Official Homepage in german
[edit] References
- ^ (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who.
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