Schnaittach
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| Schnaittach | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Time zone: | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Administration | |
| Country: | Germany |
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| State: | Bavaria |
| Administrative region: | Mittelfranken |
| District: | Nürnberger Land |
| Local subdivisions: | 33 parts |
| 1. Bürgermeister: | Georg Brandmüller (SPD) |
| Basic Statistics | |
| Area: | 49.36 km² (19 sq.mi.) |
| Population: | 8,270 (30 June 2006) |
| - Density: | 168 /km² (434 /sq.mi.) |
| Elevation: | 355 m (1165 ft) |
| Further Information | |
| Postal code: | 91220 |
| Area code: | 09153 |
| Licence plate code: | LAU |
| Website: | www.schnaittach.de |
Schnaittach ist a German market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria.
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[edit] Geography
[edit] Geographical location
Schnaittach is on a river of the same name, a tributary of the Pegnitz.
[edit] History
Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011.
[edit] 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).
[edit] Twin towns
[edit] External links
- Official town Web site (German)
- Fortifications near Schnaittach (German)
- Jewish Museum of Franconia (German)
Alfeld | Altdorf bei Nürnberg | Burgthann | Engelthal | Feucht | Happurg | Hartenstein | Henfenfeld | Hersbruck | Kirchensittenbach | Lauf an der Pegnitz | Leinburg | Neuhaus an der Pegnitz | Neunkirchen am Sand | Offenhausen | Ottensoos | Pommelsbrunn | Reichenschwand | Röthenbach an der Pegnitz | Rückersdorf | Schnaittach | Schwaig | Schwarzenbruck | Simmelsdorf | Velden | Vorra | Winkelhaid |
