Hochkirch
Hochkirch (German) or Bukecy (Upper Sorbian, pronounced [ˈbukɛtsɨ]) is a municipality in the district of Bautzen, in Saxony, Germany. It is known for the 1758 Battle of Hochkirch, part of the Seven Years' War.
Hochkirch/Bukecy | |
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Municipality | |
Parish church | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Hochkirch/Bukecy within Bautzen district | |
Hochkirch/Bukecy Hochkirch/Bukecy | |
| Coordinates: 51°9′N 14°35′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Bautzen |
| Subdivisions | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–29) | Thomas Meltke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.73 km2 (16.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,252 |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 02627 |
| Dialling codes | 035939 |
| Vehicle registration | BZ, BIW, HY, KM |
| Website | www.hochkirch.de |
The municipality (except Breitendorf) is part of the recognized Sorbian settlement area in Saxony. Upper Sorbian has an official status next to German, all villages bear names in both languages.
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