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Steinbach am Wald

Coordinates: 50°25′57″N 11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E / 50.43250; 11.36083
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Steinbach a.Wald
Municipality
Coat of arms of Steinbach a.Wald
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Location of Steinbach a.Wald within Kronach district
Langenbacher ForstBirnbaum (unincorporated area)Coburg (district)Hof (district)Kulmbach (district)Lichtenfels (district)ThuringiaLudwigsstadtWeißenbrunnMarktrodachTettauSchneckenloheMitwitzKüpsNordhalbenWilhelmsthalTschirnTeuschnitzSteinbach am WaldReichenbachWallenfelsStockheimSteinwiesenPressigKronach
Steinbach a.Wald is located in Germany
Steinbach a.Wald
Steinbach a.Wald
Steinbach a.Wald is located in Bavaria
Steinbach a.Wald
Steinbach a.Wald
Coordinates: 50°25′57″N 11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E / 50.43250; 11.36083
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictKronach
Subdivisions9 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2023–29) Thomas Löffler[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total35.47 km2 (13.70 sq mi)
Elevation
584 m (1,916 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,041
 • Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
96361
Dialling codes09263, 09268, 09269
Vehicle registrationKC
Websitewww.steinbach-am-wald.de

Steinbach is a municipality in the district of Kronach in Bavaria in Germany.

History

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The village was first mentioned in 1190. Until 1388 it was part of 'Eygen Teuschnitz', a large estate of Langheim monastery.

Economy

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Biggest employer is Wiegand-Glas with branches in Großbreitenbach, Slovakia and South Africa.

Events

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Every July, an association called "Zechgemeinschaft" celebrates the traditional fair. Unmarried young people dress themselves with the traditional clothes of the village and invite their guests to dance with them to typical music. In August, the rifle club's festival takes place.

References

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  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  2. ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
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