Kirchheim unter Teck
Kirchheim unter Teck (Swabian: Kircha) is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the district of Esslingen. It is located on the small river Lauter, a tributary of the Neckar. It is 10 km (6 miles) near the Teck castle, approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) southeast of Stuttgart. It is the fourth city in the Esslingen district, forming a district centre for the surrounding communities.
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Location of Kirchheim unter Teck within Esslingen district | |
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| Coordinates: 48°38′54″N 9°27′4″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Esslingen |
| Subdivisions | 5 |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2019–27) | Pascal Bader (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.47 km2 (15.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 41,907 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 73219–73230 |
| Dialling codes | 07021 |
| Vehicle registration | ES |
| Website | www.kirchheim-teck.de |
Since 1 April 1956, Kirchheim unter Teck has the status of Große Kreisstadt. The city forms a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft (administrative community) with the neighbouring municipalities Dettingen and Notzingen. Kirchheim unter Teck was also, for several centuries, seat of the Oberamt (Oa.) Kirchheim.
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