Spay, Germany

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Coordinates: 50°15′30″N7°38′48″E / 50.25833°N 7.64667°E / 50.25833; 7.64667 Coordinates: 50°15′30″N7°38′48″E / 50.25833°N 7.64667°E / 50.25833; 7.64667
Country Germany
State Rhineland-Palatinate
District Mayen-Koblenz
Municipal assoc. Rhein-Mosel
Government
   Mayor (201924) Peter Heil [1]
Area
  Total2.70 km2 (1.04 sq mi)
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31) [2]
  Total1,897
  Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
56322
Dialling codes 02628
Vehicle registration MYK
Website www.spay.de

Spay is a municipality in the district of Mayen-Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany. It is located on the left bank of the Rhine. It lies within the Rhine Gorge which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

Spay was probably founded by the ancient Celts from whom the name "Spay" stems. There exists also evidence of an ancient Roman Presence in the 4th century. Historically Spay was first mentioned 821 in a deed that placed the village under the protection of Louis the Pious. During the Holy Roman Empire Spay was owned by various feudal Lords and belonged to the archbishop elector of Trier who placed it under the administration of Boppard. It remained in the possession of the electors until it was absorbed by France during the Revolutionary epoch. It was assigned by the Congress of Vienna in 1815 to Prussia.

Spay is home to Schottel GmbH, a propulsor-producing company. The village is also known for its excellent wines (mostly Riesling produced by the local winemakers.

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References

  1. Direktwahlen 2019, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Landeswahlleiter Rheinland-Pfalz, retrieved 5 August 2021.
  2. "Bevölkerungsstand 2020, Kreise, Gemeinden, Verbandsgemeinden". Statistisches Landesamt Rheinland-Pfalz (in German). 2021.