Fischerbach
| Fischerbach | ||
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  Fischerbach | ||
Location of Fischerbach within Ortenaukreis district 
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| Coordinates: 48°17′14″N 8°6′33″E / 48.28722°N 8.10917°ECoordinates: 48°17′14″N 8°6′33″E / 48.28722°N 8.10917°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Freiburg | |
| District | Ortenaukreis | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Armin Schwarz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.30 km2 (7.84 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,670 | |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 77716 | |
| Dialling codes | 07832 | |
| Vehicle registration | OG | |
| Website | www.fischerbach.de | |
Fischerbach is a town in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
History
The town was first registered in 1139. The village was part of the Gengenbach monastery and the "Herren von Wolfach" (a noble family first registered in 1084) and later became part of the Fürstenberg shire. In 1806, Fischerbach became part of Baden, and since 1973, Fischerbach has been part of the district of Ortenau. Administratively Fischerbach is autonomous.
Education
Fischerbach has a kindergarten and elementary as well as a secondary school.
References
- ↑ "Gemeinden in Deutschland mit Bevölkerung am 31.12.2012 (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Bundesamt (in German). 12 November 2013.