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Rückersdorf, Thuringia

Coordinates: 50°49′N 12°13′E / 50.817°N 12.217°E / 50.817; 12.217
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Rückersdorf
Coat of arms of Rückersdorf
Location of Rückersdorf within Greiz district
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Rückersdorf is located in Germany
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf is located in Thuringia
Rückersdorf
Rückersdorf
Coordinates: 50°49′N 12°13′E / 50.817°N 12.217°E / 50.817; 12.217
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictGreiz
Municipal assoc.Wünschendorf/Elster
Subdivisions2
Government
 • MayorKonrad Burkhardt
Area
 • Total12.47 km2 (4.81 sq mi)
Highest elevation
373 m (1,224 ft)
Lowest elevation
270 m (890 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total689
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
07580
Dialling codes036602
Vehicle registrationGRZ

Rückersdorf is a municipality in the eastern part of the Thuringian landkreis of Greiz and belongs to the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft of Wünschendorf/Elster.

Geography

Neighboring Communities

Nearby municipalities are Braunichswalde, Hilbersdorf, Kauern, Linda bei Weida, Paitzdorf, and the City of Ronneburg in the Landkreis of Greiz; Heukewalde and Jonaswalde in the Landkreis of Altenburger Land; as well as the City of Crimmitschau in the Saxon Landkreis of Zwickauer Land.

Municipal divisions

The municipality's two districts are Haselbach and the village of Reust.

History

Religion

Rückersdorf is part of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen.

Culture and landmarks

The municipality's Bismarck Tower, called the Reuster Turm, is located in Reust. From the site there is a good view of the town and the surrounding countryside. The Reuster Turm is opened on the weekends from Easter to the end of October

Business and Infrastructure

Public Education

Rückersdorf is the location of its Verwaltungsgemeinschaft's elementary school.

References

  1. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden, erfüllenden Gemeinden und Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Thüringen Gebietsstand: 31.12.2022" (in German). Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik. June 2023.