Bennewitz

Coordinates: 51°21′35″N 12°42′41″E / 51.35972°N 12.71139°E / 51.35972; 12.71139
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See also: Bennewitz (surname)
Bennewitz
Municipality
Coat of arms of Bennewitz
Coat of arms
Location of Bennewitz within Leipzig district
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Bennewitz is located in Germany
Bennewitz
Bennewitz
Bennewitz is located in Saxony
Bennewitz
Bennewitz
Coordinates: 51°21′35″N 12°42′41″E / 51.35972°N 12.71139°E / 51.35972; 12.71139
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictLeipzig
Subdivisions12
Government
 • MayorBernd Laqua
Area
 • Total46.42 km2 (17.92 sq mi)
Elevation
117 m (384 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[1]
 • Total5,101
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04828
Dialling codes03425
Vehicle registrationL, BNA, GHA, GRM, MTL, WUR
Websitewww.gemeinde-bennewitz.de

Bennewitz is a municipality in the Leipzig district in Saxony, Germany.

History

Today Bennewitz is a cluster of several villages administered by Bennewitz village. The main village of Bennewitz is one of the oldest settlements in the Mulde-valley. It is probably named after Bono or Bonislaw who settled here about 1200 years ago. The name is of Sorbian (see: Wends) origin, as many geographical names in the area. Its old village core has the shape of a typical Sorbian (Wendish) 'Rundling' village.

Transport

Bennewitz is situated at the intersection of highway B6 and highway B107. The former connects it with the metropolitan area of Leipzig. The village has a train station which is served by local commuter trains.

References

  1. ^ "Einwohnerzahlen nach Gemeinden als Excel-Arbeitsmappe" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2024.
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