Schwarzenberg, Saxony

Schwarzenberg (German pronunciation: [ʃvaɐ̯t͡sənbɛɐ̯k]) is a town in the rural district of Erzgebirgskreis in Saxony, Germany. The town was built in the 12th century. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) southeast of Aue, and 35 kilometres (22 miles) southwest of Chemnitz.

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Coat of arms of Schwarzenberg
Location of Schwarzenberg within Erzgebirgskreis district
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Coordinates: 50°32′43″N 12°46′45″E / 50.54528°N 12.77917°E / 50.54528; 12.77917Coordinates: 50°32′43″N 12°46′45″E / 50.54528°N 12.77917°E / 50.54528; 12.77917
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictErzgebirgskreis
Subdivisions6
Government
 • MayorHeidrun Hiemer (CDU)
Area
 • Total46.25 km2 (17.86 sq mi)
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
 • Total19,474
 • Density421.06/km2 (1,090.54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
08340
Vehicle registrationERZ, ANA, ASZ, AU, MAB, MEK, STL, SZB, ZP
Websitewww.schwarzenberg.de

Schwarzenberg, Saxony Media

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Other websites

  Media related to Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. at Wikimedia Commons