Hersbruck

Hersbruck (German pronunciation: [hɛʁsˈbʁʊk] ( listen)) is a small town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, belonging to the district Nürnberger Land. It is best known for the late-gothic artwork of the Hersbruck altar, the "Hirtenmuseum" and the landscape of Hersbruck Switzerland.

20010705-85 Hersbrucker Altstadt vom Michelsberg.jpg
Coat of arms of Hersbruck
Location of Hersbruck within Nürnberger Land district
Hersbruck in LAU.svg
Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 11°25′58″E / 49.50806°N 11.43278°E / 49.50806; 11.43278Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 11°25′58″E / 49.50806°N 11.43278°E / 49.50806; 11.43278
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Robert Ilg[1]
Area
 • Total22.91 km2 (8.85 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2016-12-31)[2]
 • Total12,388
 • Density540.72/km2 (1,400.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91217
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.hersbruck.de

References

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). January 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

Other websites

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