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Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Schnaittach
Municipality
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Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district
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Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Subdivisions33 parts
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Frank Pitterlein (CSU)
Area
 • Total49.36 km (19.06 sq mi)
Elevation355 m (1,165 ft)
Population
 • Total8,659
 • Density180/km (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes91220
Dialling codes09153
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.schnaittach.de

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

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).


Twin towns

References

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).

External links

Schnaittach Synagogue, built in 1570.
Towns and municipalities in Nürnberger Land
Coat of Arms of Nürnberger Land district
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