Neidlingen
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Lindach River near Neidlingen | ||
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  Neidlingen | ||
Location of Neidlingen within Esslingen district 
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| Coordinates: 48°34′45″N 9°33′54″E / 48.57917°N 9.56500°ECoordinates: 48°34′45″N 9°33′54″E / 48.57917°N 9.56500°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart | |
| District | Esslingen | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Klaus Daeschler | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.62 km2 (4.87 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,799 | |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 73272 | |
| Dialling codes | 07023 | |
| Vehicle registration | ES | |
| Website | www.neidlingen.de | |
Neidlingen is a town in the district of Esslingen, in Baden-Württemberg, in southern Germany. It is overlooked by Reussenstein Castle.
Geography
Location
Neidlingen lies in the central northern foothills of the Swabian Alps in the upper valley of the Lindach river, east of Randecker Maar (a former volcanic vent). The nearest town is Weilheim an der Teck. Neidlingen is part of the Swabian Alps Biosphere reserve. Nearby are four castles; Reußenstein, Erkenberg, Windeck, and Heimstein.
Neighbouring Communities
Weilheim an der Teck, Gruibingen, Wiesensteig, Lenningen, and Bissingen an der Teck are nearby.
History
The place name originates from the family name Nidilo. The settlement was founded around the year 400 by the Alemanni. In the year 797, Neidlingen was mentioned for the first time, in a document of the 'Lorscher Codex'.
References
- ↑ "Gemeinden in Deutschland mit Bevölkerung am 31.12.2012 (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Bundesamt (in German). 12 November 2013.