Schnaittach

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

Schnaittach
Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress
Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district
Schnaittach
Schnaittach
Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger 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
 (2020-12-31)[2]
  Total8,485
  Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91220
Dialling codes09153
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.schnaittach.de

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

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