Gerbstedt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gerbstedt
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt | |
| District | Mansfeld-Südharz | |
| Subdivisions | 9 | |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 6,790 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
06295, 06308, 06333, 06347
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| Dialling codes | 03476, 034773, 034783 | |
| Vehicle registration | MSH | |
Gerbstedt is a small town in Germany. It is located in the Mansfeld-Südharz rural district in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Gerbstedt is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of a town called Eisleben. A small river named Lobach flows right through Gerbstedt.
About Gerbstedt
Gerbstedt is located about 30 kilometers (18 miles) northwest of the city of Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. It's a quiet place with a long history.
A Look at History
The town of Gerbstedt was first written about in the year 985. Back then, it was called Gerbizstidi. This means the town has been around for over a thousand years!
What is Mined Here?
The area around Gerbstedt is known for having a special kind of rock. This rock is called copper schist. It's a type of rock that contains copper. People have been mining this copper schist in Gerbstedt since the year 1730. Mining means digging it out of the ground.
Images for kids
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Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock around 1779
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Town hall Gerbstedt
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View of Gerbstedt with a rare Robur bus
See also
In Spanish: Gerbstedt para niños
