Kochel
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For the musicologist, see Ludwig Ritter von Köchel. For the catalogue of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's work prepared by Köchel, see Köchel catalogue.
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Location of Kochel a.See within Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district
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| Coordinates | 47°39′17″N 11°21′53″E / 47.65472°N 11.36472°ECoordinates: 47°39′17″N 11°21′53″E / 47.65472°N 11.36472°E |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Bavaria |
| District | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen |
| Municipal assoc. | Kochel a.See |
| Mayor | Thomas W. Holz |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 80.12 km2 (30.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 605 m (1985 ft) |
| Population | 4,108 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 51 /km2 (133 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | TÖL |
| Postal code | 82431 |
| Area code | 08851 |
| Website | www.kochel.de |
Kochel am See is a municipality in the district of Bad Tolz-Wolfratshausen in Bavaria on the shores of Kochelsee.
Apart from the idyllic scenery, it is known for The Smith of Kochel "Schmied von Kochel," who according to legend, lead a Bavarian farmer rebellion against Austro-Hungarian occupiers at Sendling in the War of the Spanish Succession. Kochel is also known for its hydroelectric dam. It is a popular place for winter and summer holidays.
The famous expressionistic painter Franz Marc lived in Kochel. His life is documented at the Franz Marc museum in Kochel. He is buried in the village cemetery.
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- ^ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes" (in German). Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung. 31 December 2010. https://www.statistikdaten.bayern.de/genesis/online?language=de&sequenz=tabelleErgebnis&selectionname=12411-009r&sachmerkmal=QUASTI&sachschluessel=SQUART04&startjahr=2010&endjahr=2010.
[edit] External links
- (German) Kochel Homepage
Media related to Kochel am See at Wikimedia Commons
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