Viechtach

Viechtach is a town in Regen in Bavaria in Germany. It is on the river Schwarzer Regen, 31 km northeast of Straubing, and it is known for the quartz mountains nearby.

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Coat of arms of
Location of Viechtach within Regen district
Viechtach in REG.svg
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Coordinates: 49°4′45″N 12°53′5″E / 49.07917°N 12.88472°E / 49.07917; 12.88472Coordinates: 49°4′45″N 12°53′5″E / 49.07917°N 12.88472°E / 49.07917; 12.88472
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictRegen
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Franz Wittmann[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total62.48 km2 (24.12 sq mi)
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)
Population
 (2016-12-31)[2]
 • Total8,130
 • Density130.12/km2 (337.01/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94234
Vehicle registrationREG
Websitewww.viechtach.de
The Rathaus (town hall) in Viechtach

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