Frankenberg, Saxony
Frankenberg (also: Frankenberg/Sa.) is a town in the district of Mittelsachsen, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Zschopau, 12 km (7.46 mi) northeast of Chemnitz, and some 40 km (24.85 mi) north of the border to the Czech Republic.
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Town | |
View from the town | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Frankenberg within Mittelsachsen district | |
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| Coordinates: 50°54′39″N 13°2′16″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Mittelsachsen |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2016–23) | Thomas Firmenich (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 65.42 km2 (25.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 13,750 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 09669 |
| Dialling codes | 037206 |
| Vehicle registration | FG |
| Website | www.frankenberg-sachsen.de |
It was the site of the Nazi concentration camp Sachsenburg.
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