Colmberg
| Colmberg | ||
|---|---|---|
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  Colmberg | ||
Location of Colmberg within Ansbach district  | ||
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 10°25′E / 49.367°N 10.417°ECoordinates: 49°22′N 10°25′E / 49.367°N 10.417°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken | |
| District | Ansbach | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Wilhelm Kieslinger (CSU/Freie Wähler) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 38.35 km2 (14.81 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,945 | |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 91598 | |
| Dialling codes | 09803 | |
| Vehicle registration | AN | |
| Website | www.colmberg.de | |
Colmberg is a municipality in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria in Germany. Colmberg is the site of Colmberg Castle (German: Burg Colmberg), built in the 13th century and purchased in 1318 by Duke Frederick IV of Nuremberg.[2] The town is located in Nature Park Frankenhöhe.
Notable residents
- Karl Amson Joel, a textile merchant and grandfather of American musician Billy Joel
Twin towns
Gallery
 Colmberg Castle |
 A view of the town from the castle |
 A view of the town from the castle in winter |
See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Colmberg. |
References
- ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
- ↑ "The Castle". Colmberg Castle. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
External links
- Official website (German)
- Colmberg Castle
