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Türkenfeld

Coordinates: 48°07′N 11°05′E / 48.117°N 11.083°E / 48.117; 11.083
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Türkenfeld
The former palace, now domicile of the local government
The former palace, now domicile of the local government
Coat of arms of Türkenfeld
Location of Türkenfeld within Fürstenfeldbruck district
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Türkenfeld is located in Germany
Türkenfeld
Türkenfeld
Türkenfeld is located in Bavaria
Türkenfeld
Türkenfeld
Coordinates: 48°07′N 11°05′E / 48.117°N 11.083°E / 48.117; 11.083
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberbayern
DistrictFürstenfeldbruck
Subdivisions6 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Emanuel Staffler[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total15.95 km2 (6.16 sq mi)
Elevation
599 m (1,965 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,727
 • Density230/km2 (610/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
82299
Dialling codes08193
Vehicle registrationFFB
Websitewww.tuerkenfeld.de

Türkenfeld (German literally: “Turkfield”) is a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeldbruck, Bavaria, Germany.

Geography

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Türkenfeld is located about 14 km south-west of Fürstenfeldbruck and 37 km west of Munich. The municipality has incorporated the communities of Burgholz, Klotzau, Türkenfeld, Peutenmühle, Pleitmannswang, and Zankenhausen.

History

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The first evidence of settlement is a burial place dating from Neolithic. In the area of Türkenfeld one can also find several Tumuli from about 1500 BC.

The first written reference is in the Breves Notatiae of 749 as "Duringveld".

During World War II, a subcamp of Dachau concentration camp was built in the town, though it was never put into operation due to construction failures.

Infrastructure

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Public facilities in Türkenfeld comprise a kindergarten, a primary school, and a Hauptschule as well as a natatorium. There are also several restaurants in the town.

The Türkenfeld railway station is located at the Munich–Buchloe railway and is served by the of the Munich S-Bahn.

References

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Media related to Türkenfeld at Wikimedia Commons