Wurzbach

Wurzbach (German pronunciation: [ˈvʊʁt͡sˌbax] ⓘ) is a town in the Saale-Orla-Kreis district, in southern Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) southeast of Saalfeld, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Hof.

For other uses, see Wurzbach (disambiguation).
Wurzbach
Town
Coat of arms of Wurzbach
Coat of arms
Location of Wurzbach within Saale-Orla-Kreis district
Wurzbach is located in Germany
Wurzbach
Wurzbach
Wurzbach is located in Thuringia
Wurzbach
Wurzbach
Coordinates: 50°27′50″N 11°32′12″E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictSaale-Orla-Kreis
Subdivisions7
Government
 • Mayor (2017–23) Jan Schübel[1]
Area
 • Total72.31 km2 (27.92 sq mi)
Elevation
525 m (1,722 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,956
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
07343
Dialling codes036652
Vehicle registrationSOK
Websitewww.wurzbach.de

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Wurzbach was part of the Principality of Reuss-Gera.

Photos of Wurzbach
  • Homes "An der Sormitz"
    Homes "An der Sormitz"
  • Town park
    Town park
  • Sormitz (town park)
    Sormitz (town park)
  • WurzBachHaus
    WurzBachHaus
  • Church and houses, slate-faced.
    Church and houses, slate-faced.
  • "Garden shed"
    "Garden shed"
  • Tower (painted by Michael Fischer-Art)
    Tower (painted by Michael Fischer-Art)
  • Station
    Station

References
  1. Gewählte Bürgermeister - aktuelle Landesübersicht, Freistaat Thüringen, accessed 14 July 2021.
  2. "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden, erfüllenden Gemeinden und Verwaltungsgemeinschaften in Thüringen Gebietsstand: 31.12.2021" (in German). Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik. June 2022.
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