Steinbach am Wald

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Steinbach a.Wald
Coordinates: 50°25′57″N11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E / 50.43250; 11.36083 Coordinates: 50°25′57″N11°21′39″E / 50.43250°N 11.36083°E / 50.43250; 11.36083
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberfranken
District Kronach
Subdivisions9 Ortsteile
Government
   Mayor (201723) Thomas Löffler [1] (CSU)
Area
  Total35.47 km2 (13.70 sq mi)
Elevation
584 m (1,916 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31) [2]
  Total3,024
  Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
96361
Dialling codes 09263, 09268, 09269
Vehicle registration KC
Website www.steinbach-am-wald.de

Steinbach is a municipality in the district of Kronach in Bavaria in Germany.

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History

The village was first mentioned in 1190. Until 1388 it was part of 'Eygen Teuschnitz', a large estate of Langheim monastery.

Economy

Biggest employer is Wiegand-Glas with branches in Großbreitenbach, Slovakia and South Africa.

Events

Every July, an association called "Zechgemeinschaft" celebrates the traditional fair. Unmarried young people dress themselves with the traditional clothes of the village and invite their guests to dance with them to typical music. In August, the rifle club's festival takes place.

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References

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, accessed 19 July 2021.
  2. "Tabellenblatt "Daten 2", Statistischer Bericht A1200C 202041 Einwohnerzahlen der Gemeinden, Kreise und Regierungsbezirke". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik (in German). June 2021.