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Herdwangen-Schönach | ||
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Coordinates: 47°51′50.7″N9°10′26.2″E / 47.864083°N 9.173944°E Coordinates: 47°51′50.7″N9°10′26.2″E / 47.864083°N 9.173944°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Baden-Württemberg | |
Admin. region | Tübingen | |
District | Sigmaringen | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Ralph Gerster | |
Area | ||
• Total | 36.52 km2 (14.10 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 605 m (1,985 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) [1] | ||
• Total | 3,412 | |
• Density | 93/km2 (240/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 88634 | |
Dialling codes | 07557, 07552 | |
Vehicle registration | SIG | |
Website | www.herdwangen-schoenach.de |
Herdwangen-Schönach is a municipality in the district of Sigmaringen in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
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