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Giebelstadt
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Location of Giebelstadt within Würzburg district
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| Coordinates | |
| Administration | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Lower Franconia |
| District | Würzburg |
| Municipal assoc. | Giebelstadt |
| Local subdivisions | 7 Ortsteile |
| Mayor | Helmut Krämer |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 48.06 km2 (18.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Population | 5,032 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 105 /km2 (271 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | WÜ |
| Postal code | 97232 |
| Area code | 09334 |
| Website | www.giebelstadt.de |
Giebelstadt is a municipality in the district of Würzburg in Bavaria in Germany.
History of Giebelstadt The town is the birthplace of Florian Geyer (1490-1525), also known as "Florian Geier from Giebelstadt", a Franconian nobleman who led the Black Company during the Peasants War resulting from the Protestant Reformation in Germany in the 16th century. Florian lead the revolt to the Bishop"s Residence in Würzburg where it he revolt was repressed.
In 1935 authorized the construction of the Giebelstadt airfield operated first by the German Luftwaffe in World War II. During this time Adolf Hitler built an escape railroad track that led to the airfield discovered by the U.S. Army in 1945. Giebelstadt supported 5,786 soldiers and their families during the U.S Army 62 year history until its closure along with the U.S Forces draw down of Würzburg area in 2006. The airfield has since been renamed Giebelstadt Airport to host civilian flight operations. At the closer of the airfield it was found that their where more than 200 unexploded ordinances within and in the surrounding grounds of the barracks where single soldiers were housed.
Scenery and Culture The town is surrounded by fields characterized by a rolling landscape. Giebelstadt has a population of about 5,000 people, and has the largest volunteer fire department in its area. Giebelstadts population consists of 92% German, 5% Eastern European, 1% that of Asian, middle eastern and American
Emergency Medical Facilities The Giebelstadt Volunteer Fire Department is equipped and trained to respond to medical emergencies, "NOT ARZT" or Emergency on call Doctor can respond to situations within 10 minutes via Medical Air Evacuation where the patient will either be transferred to the Ochsenfurt Hospital known as Main Klinik, or the University Hospital Würzburg, depending on the nature of the injury.
Noted Manufactures The largest employer in Giebelstadt is that of BAVARIA YACHT, a Bavarian Yacht company owned by American investors. The majority of sales are to Europe and Asia.
Giebelstadt Metropolitan Eẞfeld, Butthard, Sulzdorf, Krichheim, Gaubüttelbrunn, Allersheim, Gutzingen, Hoettingen, Gaurettersheim Tiefenhal, Geroldshausen
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