Schnaittach

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Coordinates: 49°33′33″N11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306 Coordinates: 49°33′33″N11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Mittelfranken
District Nürnberger Land
Subdivisions33 parts
Government
   Mayor (202026) Frank Pitterlein [1] (CSU)
Area
  Total49.36 km2 (19.06 sq mi)
Elevation
355 m (1,165 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31) [2]
  Total8,450
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91220
Dialling codes 09153
Vehicle registration LAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Website www.schnaittach.de

Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

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Geography

Schnaittach is on the river Schnaittach, a tributary of the Pegnitz.

History

Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011. Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).


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References

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. "Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag" (in German). Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik. June 2022.
Schnaittach Synagogue, built in 1570. Synagoge Schnaittach1.jpg
Schnaittach Synagogue, built in 1570.