Löwenstein
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Location of the town of Löwenstein within Heilbronn district
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| Coordinates | 49°6′N 9°23′E / 49.1°N 9.38333°ECoordinates: 49°6′N 9°23′E / 49.1°N 9.38333°E |
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Heilbronn |
| Town subdivisions | 7 |
| Mayor | Klaus Schifferer |
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| Area | 23.46 km2 (9.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 385 m (1263 ft) |
| Population | 3,134 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 134 /km2 (346 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | HN |
| Postal code | 74245 |
| Area code | 07130 |
| Website | www.stadt-loewenstein.de |
Löwenstein is a town in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was first mentioned in 1123. The castle of Löwenstein served as a residence for the counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim. In 1634 the castle was destroyed by the imperial forces.
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