Weissenfels facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weissenfels
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Saxony-Anhalt | ||
| District | Burgenlandkreis | ||
| Municipal assoc. | Weißenfelser Land | ||
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 39,041 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
06667
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| Dialling codes | 03443 | ||
| Vehicle registration | BLK | ||
| Website | www.weissenfels.de | ||
- The title of this article contains the character ß. Where it is unavailable or not wanted, the name may be written as Weissenfels.
Weißenfels is a city in Germany. It is located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. For a long time, Weißenfels was the main city of the old Weißenfels Rural District. This changed in 2007 when districts were reorganized. A long time ago, the King of Saxony used to live here! The city is about 30 kilometers (about 18 miles) southwest of a bigger city called Leipzig.
How Many People Live in Weißenfels?
The number of people living in Weißenfels has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population grew and then changed:
- In 1825, there were about 6,400 people.
- By 1900, the population had grown to over 28,000.
- In 1925, it reached its highest point with more than 35,000 people.
- After that, the number of people living in Weißenfels slowly started to decrease.
- In 2005, there were about 29,800 people living in the city.
This shows how cities can grow and shrink over many years!
Images for kids
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Neu-Augustusburg Palace
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Weißenfels baroque Town Hall
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Heinrich Schütz House, the composer's home, now a museum.
See Also
In Spanish: Weißenfels para niños
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