Winterbach, Bad Kreuznach
Municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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Winterbach (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪntɐbax]) is a municipality in the district of Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland-Palatinate, in western Germany. It belongs to the Rüdesheim association. Winterbach is also a state-approved resort.[3]
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Winterbach | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Winterbach
within Bad Kreuznach district
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 Location of Winterbach | |
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| Coordinates: 49°52′31.69″N 7°38′10.55″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| District | Bad Kreuznach |
| Municipal assoc. | Rüdesheim |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019–24) | Werner Rebenich[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.74 km2 (5.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 485 |
| • Density | 32.9/km2 (85.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 55595 |
| Dialling codes | 06756 |
| Vehicle registration | KH |
| Website | winterbachsoonwald.de |
Geography
Winterbach is located in the southern Hunsrück, on the edge of the Soonwald at the 657 meter high Ellerspring. With 77.1 percent of the land area being wooded. The Ellerbach also flows through the village. Winterbach also includes the residences of Forsthaus Winterbach, Kreershäuschen and Kuhpferch.[4]
