Dieburg

Dieburg

Coat of arms
Dieburg

Coordinates: 49°54′0″N 08°51′0″E / 49.90000°N 8.85000°E / 49.90000; 8.85000Coordinates: 49°54′0″N 08°51′0″E / 49.90000°N 8.85000°E / 49.90000; 8.85000
Country Germany
State Hesse
Admin. region Darmstadt
District Darmstadt-Dieburg
Government
 • Mayor Werner Thomas (Ind.)
Area
 • Total 23.11 km2 (8.92 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 14,921
 • Density 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 64801–64807
Dialling codes 06071
Vehicle registration DA, DI
Website www.dieburg.com

Dieburg is a small town in southern Hessen, Germany. It was formerly the seat of the district ("Kreis") of Dieburg, but is now part of the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg.

History

The town of Dieburg was first named in 1492 in the tax books of the archbishopric of Hessen-Nassau. The city's name is derived from the Middle High German words diot, meaning "people," and burg, meaning "castle." Dieburg therefore refers to the castle of the people, located in the city center. The Dieburg Museum, located in the Fechenbach stately home, displays archeological findings. Of special interest is a relief of Mithras and a dyer's workshop. The coat of arms of the town Dieburg shows Martin of Tours. A cultural highlight is the yearly carnival, including a carnival parade that is completely based on honorary posts.

Geography

Dieburg lies in the Odenwald region of Germany. The Gersprenz (47 km), tributary to the Main, flows through Dieburg.[2]

Twin Cities

Seal of Dieburg

The oldest seal of Dieburg. Two of these seals still exist today. They were made in the years 1421 and 1538.

References

  1. ↑ "Die Bevölkerung der hessischen Gemeinden". Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt (in German). September 2014.
  2. ↑ Odenwald#Flowing water


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