Kipfenberg

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Kipfenberg
Coat of arms Location
Coat of arms of Kipfenberg
Kipfenberg (Germany)
Kipfenberg
Administration
Country Flag of Germany Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Upper Bavaria
District Eichstätt
Local subdivisions 16 Ortsteile
Mayor Rainer Richter (SPD)
Basic statistics
Area 81.43 km² (31.4 sq mi)
Elevation 378 m  (1240 ft)
Population 5,678  (31/12/2006)
 - Density 70 /km² (181 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate EI
Postal code 85110
Area code 08465
Website www.kipfenberg.de
Location of Kipfenberg within Eichstätt district
Map

Coordinates: 48°56′58″N 11°23′42″E / 48.94944, 11.395

Kipfenberg is a municipality in the district of Eichstätt in Bavaria in Germany. It is known for its famous hillside castle and fortress, as well as being the geographical center of Bavaria. The Altmuehl River and Main-Donau canal flow through the city.