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Lichtenstein, Saxony

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Town in Saxony, Germany
Lichtenstein
Town
The rear façade of the palace in Lichtenstein.The rear façade of the palace in Lichtenstein.
Coat of arms of LichtensteinCoat of arms
Location of Lichtenstein within Zwickau district
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Lichtenstein is located in GermanyLichtensteinLichtenstein Show map of GermanyLichtenstein is located in SaxonyLichtensteinLichtenstein Show map of Saxony
Coordinates: 50°45′23″N 12°37′54″E / 50.75639°N 12.63167°E / 50.75639; 12.63167
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictZwickau
Municipal assoc.Rund um den Auersberg
Subdivisions3
Government
 • Mayor (2022–29) Jochen Fankhänel (FW)
Area
 • Total15.48 km (5.98 sq mi)
Elevation336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 • Total10,946
 • Density710/km (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes09350
Dialling codes037204
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.lichtenstein-sachsen.de

Lichtenstein is a town in the Zwickau district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 11 km northeast of Zwickau, and 22 km southwest of Chemnitz. It was owned by the House of Schönburg from 1286 until 1945.

See also

360 degree panorama of Lichtenstein and the surrounding area Descriptions for the above panorama
The Old Castle at Lichtenstein

References

  1. Gewählte Bürgermeisterinnen und Bürgermeister im Freistaat Sachsen, Stand: 17. Juli 2022, Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen.
  2. "Einwohnerzahlen nach Gemeinden als Excel-Arbeitsmappe" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2024.
Towns and municipalities in Zwickau (district)
Coat of arms


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