Altötting
Altötting (German: [altˈʔœtɪŋ] ⓘ, Bavarian: [ɔidˈɛːde̝ŋ]; Oidäding) is a town in Bavaria, capital of the district Altötting of Germany. For 500 years it has been the scene of religious pilgrimages by Catholics in honor of Mary, including a visit by Pope John Paul II in 1980 and one by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.
Altötting | |
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Town | |
The Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Altötting within Altötting district | |
Altötting Altötting | |
| Coordinates: 48°13′36″N 12°40′42″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern |
| District | Altötting |
| Subdivisions | 40 official subdivisions |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Stephan Antwerpen (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.43 km2 (9.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 403 m (1,322 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 13,104 |
| • Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 84503 |
| Dialling codes | 08671 |
| Vehicle registration | AÖ |
| Website | www.altoetting.de |
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