Vacha, Germany

Vacha

Coat of arms
Vacha

Coordinates: 50°49′44″N 10°1′17″E / 50.82889°N 10.02139°E / 50.82889; 10.02139Coordinates: 50°49′44″N 10°1′17″E / 50.82889°N 10.02139°E / 50.82889; 10.02139
Country Germany
State Thuringia
District Wartburgkreis
Government
  Mayor Martin Müller (CDU)
Area
  Total 44.41 km2 (17.15 sq mi)
Population (2014-12-31)[1]
  Total 5,383
  Density 120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 36404
Dialling codes 036962
Vehicle registration WAK
Website http://www.vacha.de

Vacha is a town in the Wartburgkreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Werra, 15 km west of Bad Salzungen, and 23 km east of Bad Hersfeld.

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Vacha was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

References


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