Backnang is a town in Germany. It is located in the German state called Baden-Württemberg. This town is about 27 kilometers (17 miles) northeast of Stuttgart.

Backnang has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1900, about 7,650 people lived there. By 2005, the population had increased to over 35,700 people.

Twin Towns

Backnang has special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called twin towns. They help people from different countries learn about each other.

Backnang's twin towns include:

UK - Chelmsford in the United Kingdom
France - Annonay in France
Hungary - Bácsalmás in Hungary

Images for kids

Stiftshof, a local court building, on the right
The Christmas market in Backnang in 2010

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