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Borna
Rathaus mit Alter Wache Borna.jpg
Coat of arms of Borna
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Saxony
Admin. region Leipzig
District Leipzig
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 19,470
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
04552
Dialling codes 0 34 33
Vehicle registration L
Website www.borna.de

Borna is a cool town located in Saxony, Germany. It's the main town, or 'capital,' of the Leipzig area. You can find Borna about 25 kilometers (that's about 15 miles) southeast of the bigger city of Leipzig.

Discover Borna: A Town in Germany

Borna is a town in the state of Saxony, which is in eastern Germany. It's an important place because it's the main town for the Leipzig region. Think of a district as a larger area made up of several towns and villages.

Where is Borna Located?

Borna is situated in a part of Germany called Saxony. It's about 25 kilometers (or 15 miles) away from the large city of Leipzig. This means it's close enough to a big city for people to visit, but it still has its own unique town feel.

The town sits at an elevation of 159 meters (about 522 feet) above sea level. This is like saying it's a little bit hilly, but not a mountain town.

What's Borna Like?

Borna covers an area of about 62.35 square kilometers. That's roughly 24 square miles. Imagine a square that's about 5 miles on each side – that's how big Borna is!

As of 2009, about 20,920 people lived in Borna. This makes it a medium-sized town, not too big and not too small. Towns like Borna often have a friendly community feel.

Who Leads Borna?

Every town needs leaders to help it run smoothly. In Borna, the main leader is called the Oberbürgermeisterin, which means 'Lord Mayor' or 'Chief Mayor'.

As of the information given, Simone Luedtke is the Oberbürgermeisterin of Borna. She belongs to a political party called Die Linke. The mayor's job is to help make decisions for the town. They work on things like keeping the town clean, making sure schools are good, and planning for the future.

Connecting with Borna

If you wanted to send a letter to Borna, the postal code is 04552. If you wanted to call someone there, the area code is 0 34 33. These numbers help mail and phone calls get to the right place.

You can also visit Borna's official website at www.borna.de to learn more about the town. Websites are a great way to explore places from far away!

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