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 | |
Location of Schwarzenberg within Erzgebirgskreis district | |
| Coordinates: 50°32′43″N 12°46′45″E / 50.54528°N 12.77917°ECoordinates: 50°32′43″N 12°46′45″E / 50.54528°N 12.77917°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Erzgebirgskreis |
| Subdivisions | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Heidrun Hiemer (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.25 km2 (17.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| Population (2006-12-31) | |
| • Total | 19,474 |
| • Density | 421.06/km2 (1,090.54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 08340 |
| Vehicle registration | ERZ, ANA, ASZ, AU, MAB, MEK, STL, SZB, ZP |
| Website | www |
Schwarzenberg, Saxony Media
The Schwarzwasser is the most important river in Schwarzenberg.
St.-Georgen-Kirche and Palace
View from the road to Jägerhaus: In the foreground the residential area of Heide, behind it in the middle of the picture the residential area of Sonnenleithe, on the right edge of the picture Beierfeld, on the left edge of the picture Bernsbach, on the horizon to the right, the Spiegelwald
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