Wülknitz

Wülknitz

Lichtensee church

Coat of arms
Wülknitz

Coordinates: 51°22′N 13°24′E / 51.367°N 13.400°E / 51.367; 13.400Coordinates: 51°22′N 13°24′E / 51.367°N 13.400°E / 51.367; 13.400
Country Germany
State Saxony
District Meißen
Municipal assoc. Röderaue-Wülknitz
Government
  Mayor Hannes Clauß
Area
  Total 27.77 km2 (10.72 sq mi)
Population (2014-12-31)[1]
  Total 1,725
  Density 62/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 01609
Dialling codes 035263
Vehicle registration MEI
Website www.gemeinde-wuelknitz.de

Wülknitz is a municipality in the district of Meißen, in Saxony, Germany.

History

Wülknitz was the first time in 1262, Lichtensee in 1032, Tiefenau in 1013 and Peritz mentioned in records in 1266.

During the time of Lustlager grove, hosted the August the Strong, an opera house was built in Streumen.

On 1 January 1994 joined the current districts Heidehäuser, Lichtensee, Peritz, Streumen, Tiefenau (since November 1, 1952 by incorporation of a district Lichtensee) and Wülknitz to present Wülknitz community together.

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