Unterföhring facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unterföhring
|
||
|---|---|---|
Train station
|
||
|
||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern | |
| District | Munich | |
| Elevation | 508 m (1,667 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
|
||
| • Total | 11,500 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
85774
|
|
| Dialling codes | 089 | |
| Vehicle registration | M | |
| Website | www.unterfoehring.de | |
Unterföhring is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Munich Rural District. This district is part of Upper Bavaria, a beautiful region in Germany. It's a place where many important media companies have their offices.
Contents
What is Unterföhring?
Unterföhring is a municipality, which means it's like a local government area with its own administration. It's located in the state of Bavaria, in the southern part of Germany. The town is part of the larger Munich Rural District.
Location and Size
Unterföhring is found just northeast of the big city of Munich. It sits at an elevation of 508 meters (about 1,667 feet) above sea level. The total area of Unterföhring is about 12.80 square kilometers (around 4.94 square miles).
Population and Community
As of December 31, 2006, about 7,887 people lived in Unterföhring. The town has its own mayor, Andreas Kemmelmeyer, who helps run the local government. The people of Unterföhring enjoy living close to a major city while still having a community feel.
Unterföhring: A Media Hub
One of the most interesting things about Unterföhring is that it's a major center for media companies. Many businesses involved in broadcasting and television are located here. This makes Unterföhring an important place for news, entertainment, and communication in Germany.
Famous Media Companies
Two well-known media companies, ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG and Sky Deutschland, have their main offices in Unterföhring.
- ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG is one of the largest private television companies in Europe. They run many popular TV channels.
- Sky Deutschland is a big pay-TV provider. They offer a wide range of channels, including sports, movies, and TV shows, to their subscribers.
These companies bring many jobs and a lot of activity to the town. They help create the shows and news programs that people watch every day.
See also
In Spanish: Unterföhring para niños
