Hersbruck

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Hersbruck
Historical centre of Hersbruck
Historical centre of Hersbruck
Coat of arms of Hersbruck
Location of Hersbruck within Nürnberger Land district
Hersbruck in LAU.svg
Hersbruck is located in Germany
Hersbruck
Hersbruck
Hersbruck is located in Bavaria
Hersbruck
Hersbruck
Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 11°25′58″E / 49.50806°N 11.43278°E / 49.50806; 11.43278Coordinates: 49°30′29″N 11°25′58″E / 49.50806°N 11.43278°E / 49.50806; 11.43278
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Robert Ilg[1]
Area
 • Total22.91 km2 (8.85 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)[2]
 • Total12,548
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91217
Dialling codes09151
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.hersbruck.de

Hersbruck (German pronunciation: [hɛʁsˈbʁʊk] (audio speaker iconlisten)) is a small town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, belonging to the district Nürnberger Land. It is best known for the late-gothic artwork of the Hersbruck altar, the "Hirtenmuseum" and the landscape of Hersbruck Switzerland.

References[change | change source]

  1. Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. "Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag" (in German). Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik. June 2022.

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