Triptis

Triptis

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Triptis

Coordinates: 50°44′N 11°51′E / 50.733°N 11.850°ECoordinates: 50°44′N 11°51′E / 50.733°N 11.850°E
Country Germany
State Thuringia
District Saale-Orla-Kreis
Municipal assoc. Triptis
Government
  Mayor Berthold Steffen
Area
  Total 32.96 km2 (12.73 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 3,808
  Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 07819
Dialling codes 036482
Vehicle registration SOK
Website www.triptis.de

Triptis is a town in the Saale-Orla-Kreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 22 km southwest of Gera. The town is the seat of the municipal association Triptis.

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Triptis was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

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