Mainz-Laubenheim

Laubenheim
Stadtteil of Mainz

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Laubenheim

Coordinates: 49°57′N 8°19′E / 49.950°N 8.317°ECoordinates: 49°57′N 8°19′E / 49.950°N 8.317°E
Country Germany
State Rhineland-Palatinate
District Urban districts of Germany
Town Mainz
Area
  Total 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Population (2006-08-14)
  Total 8,759
  Density 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 55130
Dialling codes 06131
Vehicle registration MZ
Website www.mainz-laubenheim.de
Aerial view of the Rhine at Laubenheim.

Mainz-Laubenheim is a southern quarter of Mainz and is located south of the A60 autobahn and west of the B9 highway on the banks of the Rhine.

History

The first documented mention of Mainz-Laubenheim was in 773 AD, under the name Nubenheim. In 1801, Laubenheim came under French possession, and in 1816 was taken over by the Grand Duchy of Hessen. On 8 June 1969, Laubenheim became part of the city of Mainz.

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