Moosbach, Bavaria
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Location of Moosbach within Neustadt an der Waldnaab district  | |
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| Coordinates: 49°36′N 12°25′E / 49.600°N 12.417°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberpfalz |
| District | Neustadt an der Waldnaab |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Armin Bulenda[1] (CSU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 63.74 km2 (24.61 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 771 m (2,530 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 498 m (1,634 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,378 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 92709 |
| Dialling codes | 09656 |
| Vehicle registration | NEW |
| Website | www.moosbach.de |
Moosbach (/ˈmoʊsbɑːx/ MOHS-bahkh; German: Moosbach [ˈmoːsbaχ]; Bavarian: Moosboch [ˈmoːsbɔx]) is a municipality in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in the Free State of Bavaria, Germany. Covering an area of 63.74 square kilometers, it has a population of approximately 1,050 inhabitants as of the 2011 census. Located within the Upper Palatine Forest near the Czech border, Moosbach is known for its natural landscapes and historical significance, including former iron ore mining on Eisenberg mountain and a Cold War-era Bundeswehr radar station. The municipality is part of the larger Upper Palatinate region and is governed by Mayor Armin Bulenda (CSU) for the 2020–2026 term.[3][4]
Geography
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- Eisberg mountain, 771 m (2,530 ft)
References
[edit]- ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
- ^ "Moosbach (Neustadt a.d. Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ "Erste Bürgermeisterinnen und Bürgermeister, Oberbürgermeisterinnen und Oberbürgermeister, Landräte und Landrätinnen". www.statistik.bayern.de. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
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