Amendingen (Memmingen)

Amendingen (Swabian: Aumadenga) is a district and parish village of the independent city of Memmingen in Bavaria. The first settlement dates back to before 233. The village was first documented in 1180 and belonged to the rule of the Knights of Eisenburg until 1455. From 1475, the village was divided among various ruling dynasties and monasteries. In 1803 the present parish was established with the Imperial Delegation.

Amendingen
Town of Memmingen
Districts of Memmingen
Amendingen
Amendingen
Coordinates: 48°0′18″N 10°10′45″E
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
CityMemmingen
Founded1972-07-01
Area
  Total7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Elevation
585 m (1,919 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)
  Total3,714
  Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
87700
Dialling codes08331

Amendingen was an independent municipality from 1805 until it was incorporated into Memmingen in 1972. With a population of over 3700, Amendingen is the largest district after Memmingen. The former parish village is best known for its baroque St. Ulrich's Church and the northern industrial park, which is largely located on Amendingen's land.

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