Erkheim
| Erkheim | ||
|---|---|---|
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  Erkheim | ||
Location of Erkheim within Unterallgäu district  | ||
| Coordinates: 48°03′N 10°21′E / 48.050°N 10.350°ECoordinates: 48°03′N 10°21′E / 48.050°N 10.350°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Schwaben | |
| District | Unterallgäu | |
| Municipal assoc. | Erkheim | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mr. Seeberger = | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.18 km2 (12.42 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,951 | |
| • Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 87746 | |
| Dialling codes | 08336 | |
| Vehicle registration | MN | |
| Website | www.erkheim.de | |
Erkheim is a municipality in the district of Unterallgäu in Bavaria, Germany.
Politics
Mayors:
- 2002–2008: Konrad Engel
- 2008-2014: Peter Wassermann (CSU)
since 2014: Christian Seeberger (CSU)
The town is the seat of a municipal association with Kammlach, Lauben, Unterallgäu and Westerheim, Bavaria.
Places of Interest
- Catholic church Maria Himmelfahrt
- Protestant church Peter-und-Paul-Kirche
Sports
In the western part of Erkheim is the sports centre of the TV Erkheim located. The grandstand has a capacity of approx. 400 people.
Birthplace of Richard Burkhart
Famous People
Richard K. H. Burkart, born 1950 in Memmingen/Bavaria grew up in the Memminger Straße 7 in Erkheim and lived there until his move to Berlin. He has published several works in museums. His studio is in Berlin Kreuzberg.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
- ↑ Biographie Richard Burkart vom Museum Junge Kunst
- ↑ Auszug der künstlerischen Arbeiten von Richard Burkhart
