Schnaittach
| Schnaittach | ||
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  Schnaittach | ||
Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district  | ||
| Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°ECoordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken | |
| District | Nürnberger Land | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Georg Brandmüller (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 49.36 km2 (19.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 7,993 | |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 91220 | |
| Dialling codes | 09153 | |
| Vehicle registration | LAU | |
| Website | www.schnaittach.de | |
Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.
Geography
Geographical location
Schnaittach is on a river of the same name, a tributary of the Pegnitz.
History
Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011.
Religions
Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).
Twin towns
- Twinned with Frohnleiten, Austria
- "Friendship" with Schlettau
References
- ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
External links
- Official town Web site (German)
- Fortifications near Schnaittach (German)
- Jewish Museum of Franconia (German)
