Nerchau
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| Nerchau | |
| Stadtteil of Grimma | |
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| Coordinates | 51°16′N 12°47′E / 51.26667°N 12.78333°ECoordinates: 51°16′N 12°47′E / 51.26667°N 12.78333°E |
| Administration | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Admin. region | Leipzig |
| District | Leipzig |
| Town | Grimma |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 39.94 km2 (15.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Population | 3,899 (31 December 2009) |
| - Density | 98 /km2 (253 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | L |
| Postal code | 04685 |
| Area code | 034382 |
| Website | www.nerchau.de |
Nerchau is a town and a former municipality in the Leipzig district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Grimma. It is situated on the river Mulde, 7 km northeast of Grimma, and 30 km east of Leipzig (centre).
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[edit] Events
- Schützenfest (July/August)
- Mulde-Regatta (August)
[edit] Economy
Nerchau is known since 1834 for its paint factory. The town has suffered from depopulation in recent years.
[edit] Transport
The Autobahn A 14 runs nearby.
[edit] Famous people
- The Kessler Twins (Alice and Ellen, b. 1936), dancers, actresses and entertainers
- Thomas Grimm (b. 1973), swimmer, participant in the paralympic games
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Media related to Nerchau at Wikimedia Commons
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