Radeberg
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Administrative region | Dresden |
| Population | 18,769 |
| Area | 30 km² |
| Population density | 626 /km² |
| Elevation | 250 m |
| Coordinates | 51°07′ N 13°55′ E |
| Postal code | 01454 |
| Area code | 03528 |
| Licence plate code | KM |
| Mayor | Gerhard Lemm |
| Website | radeberg.de |
Radeberg is a small town located approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. The "Elektronik Radeberg GmbH" is located there which was formerly well known in East Germany for the production of portable television sets.
The town has an Evangelical and a Roman Catholic church, and an old castle. Its principal industries are the manufacture of glass, machinery, furniture and paper, and it produces a light lager "Radeberger Beer" which is largely exported.
[edit] History
Radeberg was mentioned for the first time in 1219, when farmers settled on the country to the large Roeder. The name of the place is probably derived from this river. In less than 150 years a market place, a castle and own units developed. In the year 1412 the municipal law was lent to the small market town.
500 years ago silver was found close of the town. The discovery site thereupon renamed in silver hill. The mine was however fast exhausted.
