Teuschnitz
Town in Bavaria, Germany
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Teuschnitz (German: [ˈtɔɪʃ.nɪt͡s] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Kronach, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the Franconian Forest, 19 km north of Kronach, and 15 km east of Sonneberg.
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Teuschnitz
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 Location of Teuschnitz | |
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| Coordinates: 50°23′45″N 11°22′50″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Kronach |
| Municipal assoc. | Teuschnitz |
| Subdivisions | 3 Ortsteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Frank Jakob[1] (FW) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.26 km2 (13.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 614 m (2,014 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 1,921 |
| • Density | 56.07/km2 (145.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 96358 |
| Dialling codes | 09268 |
| Vehicle registration | KC |
| Website | www.teuschnitz.de |
History
The earliest record on Teuschnitz is from 1187, when the Bishop Otto II gave it to the Langheim Monastery. Between 1250 and 1329, the town was given market rights.
