Heidenheim an der Brenz
Heidenheim an der Brenz, or just Heidenheim (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪdn̩ˌhaɪm] ⓘ; Swabian: Hoidna or Hoirna), is a town in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is located near the border with Bavaria, approximately 17 km south of Aalen and 33 km north of Ulm. Heidenheim is the largest town and the seat of the district of Heidenheim, and ranks third behind Aalen and Schwäbisch Gmünd in size among the towns in the region of East Württemberg. Heidenheim is the economic center for all the communities in Heidenheim district and is the headquarters of the Voith industrial company. The town's population in 2021 was just below the 50,000 mark. Heidenheim collaborates with the town of Nattheim in administrative matters.
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Location of Heidenheim an der Brenz within Heidenheim district | |
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| Coordinates: 48°40′34″N 10°09′16″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Heidenheim |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2021–29) | Michael Salomo (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.10 km2 (41.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 504 m (1,654 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 50,025 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 89501–89522 |
| Dialling codes | 07321 |
| Vehicle registration | HDH |
| Website | www.heidenheim.de |
The residents of Heidenheim and its surrounding area speak the distinct German dialect of Swabian.