Bopfingen

Bopfingen is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is in the Ostalbkreis, between Aalen and Nördlingen. It has the city Bopfingen itself and its districts Aufhausen, Baldern, Flochberg, Kerkingen, Oberdorf, Schloßberg, Trochtelfingen, and Unterriffingen. Bopfingen is known for its landmark Ipf, a table mountain which is part of the neighboring Schwäbische Alb to the east. To the west it borders to Bavaria and the impact crater Nördlinger Ries.

Bopfingen, mit Burgruine in der Mitte.JPG
Coat of arms of
Location of Bopfingen within Ostalbkreis district
Bopfingen in AA.svg
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Coordinates: 48°51′25″N 10°21′8″E / 48.85694°N 10.35222°E / 48.85694; 10.35222Coordinates: 48°51′25″N 10°21′8″E / 48.85694°N 10.35222°E / 48.85694; 10.35222
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionStuttgart
DistrictOstalbkreis
Subdivisions9 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2021–29) Dr Gunter Bühler[1]
Area
 • Total76.98 km2 (29.72 sq mi)
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2015-12-31)[2]
 • Total11,822
 • Density153.572/km2 (397.75/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
73441
Vehicle registrationAA
Websitewww.bopfingen.de

Twin towns

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