Elz Facts for Kids

Elz is a small town and a municipality (like a local government area) in Hessen, Germany. It is part of the Limburg-Weilburg region. Elz is located near the river Lahn. In 2004, about 8,088 people lived there.

Exploring Elz: Location and Landscape
The Story of Elz: A Look at Its Past
- When Did Elz Become a Town?
How Elz is Run: Local Politics
- Who is the Mayor of Elz?
Elz at Work: Economy and Daily Life
Famous People from Elz
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Exploring Elz: Location and Landscape

Elz is found in a valley called "Limburger Becken". This valley surrounds the larger town of Limburg. The elevation in Elz ranges from 110 meters to 291 meters above sea level. Another river, the "Elbbach", also flows through the Elz valley before joining the Lahn river.

Neighboring Towns and Villages

The municipality of Elz shares its borders with several other communities. These include Hundsangen, Hambach, Görgeshausen, Niedererbach, and Obererbach. It also borders the towns of Hadamar and Limburg.

What are the Parts of Elz?

The municipality of Elz is made up of two main villages. The larger village is Elz itself, with about 7,743 residents. The smaller village is Malmeneich, which has about 345 residents.

Weather in Elz

The average temperature in Elz is about 10.5 degrees Celsius. In Malmeneich, it's slightly cooler at 9.9 degrees Celsius. While these are averages, the weather can change a lot. Winters can be very cold, sometimes reaching -20 degrees Celsius. Summers can be very hot, up to 40 degrees Celsius. Elz usually gets about 600mm of rain each year, while Malmeneich gets a bit more, around 720mm.

The Story of Elz: A Look at Its Past

Elz was first mentioned in an old document from the year 933 AD. This document doesn't exist anymore. Elz became important because of its location on the "Hohe Straße". This was once a very important road connecting Frankfurt am Main and Cologne. Today, this old road is part of the "Bundesstraße 8", which is like a major highway.

When Did Elz Become a Town?

Elz was officially given "town privileges" in the year 1442. This meant it had special rights, like being able to build a wall around itself. A town wall was built soon after, but it was later taken down.

How Elz is Run: Local Politics

The local government in Elz is managed by a council. This council has 31 members. Most of these members, 19 of them, belong to the Christian Democrats political party. Seven members are from the Social Democratic Party. Four members are from the Free Voters' Community, and one member is from the Green Party.

Who is the Mayor of Elz?

The mayor of Elz is Horst Kaiser. He is a member of the Christian Democrats. He was elected in 2005, and a large majority of people, 84.8% of all voters, chose him to be their mayor.

Elz at Work: Economy and Daily Life

Elz is a busy place with more than 600 businesses. These businesses provide over 2,000 jobs for people. The main industrial area is located along the B8 highway, between Elz and Malmeneich.

Getting Around Elz: Traffic and Transport

Elz is well-connected by roads. It is located on the B8 highway, which stretches all the way from the Dutch border to Passau. Elz is also close to the Autobahn 3. This major highway connects important cities like Würzburg, Frankfurt am Main, and Cologne.

Places for Everyone: Public Facilities

Elz has many public places for its residents to enjoy. There is a large outdoor swimming pool where people can cool off in summer. There are also two gyms and several sports and tennis fields for playing games and exercising. For older residents, Elz has two old people's homes.

Learning in Elz: Education

For younger residents, Elz has three kindergartens. There are also two primary schools for elementary education. For older students, there is one "Haupt- und Realschule". This is a type of German secondary school.

Famous People from Elz

Theodor Blank (1905-1972) – He was a very important person in German politics. He served as the Federal Minister for Defense from 1955 to 1956. Later, he was the Federal Minister for Employment and Social Matters from 1957 to 1965.

Joseph Blank (1913-1994) – He was also a significant political figure. He served as the Minister for Spatial Planning, Building, and Public Works for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia from 1962 to 1963.

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The coat of arms for Elz.
A map showing the location of Elz within the Limburg-Weilburg district.

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