Falkenstein, Saxony-Anhalt
Falkenstein/Harz is a town in the Harz district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was created in 2002 by merging the town of Ermsleben with the former municipalities of Endorf, Meisdorf, Neuplatendorf, Pansfelde, Reinstedt und Wieserode. The new community was named after Falkenstein Castle.
Falkenstein/Harz | |
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Town | |
View to Ermsleben | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Falkenstein/Harz within Harz district | |
Falkenstein/Harz Falkenstein/Harz | |
| Coordinates: 51°44′N 11°20′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| District | Harz |
| Subdivisions | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2023–30) | Rico Röse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 102.98 km2 (39.76 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 5,120 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 06333, 06463, 06543 |
| Dialling codes | 034741, 034742, 034743, 039245 |
| Vehicle registration | HZ |
| Website | www.stadt-falkenstein- harz.de |
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