Weiden in der Oberpfalz

Weiden in der Oberpfalz

Old Town Hall

Coat of arms
Weiden in der Oberpfalz
Coordinates: 49°40′N 12°09′E / 49.667°N 12.150°E / 49.667; 12.150Coordinates: 49°40′N 12°09′E / 49.667°N 12.150°E / 49.667; 12.150
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Upper Palatinate
District Urban district
Government
  Lord Mayor Kurt Seggewiß (SPD)
Area
  Total 68.50 km2 (26.45 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 41,726
  Density 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 92637
Dialling codes 0961
Vehicle registration WEN
Website www.weiden-oberpfalz.de

Weiden in der Oberpfalz (official name: Weiden i.d.OPf.) is a district-free city in Bavaria, Germany. It is located 100 km east of Nuremberg and 35 km west of the Czech border. A branch of the German Army is located here.

History

Weiden in der Oberpfalz was first mentioned in a document in 1241 as Weiden. It is assumed that the first settlements in Weiden are dated the year 1000. Located at the intersection of two major trading routes (Goldene Strasse and Magdeburger Strasse) Weiden soon became an important trading center with a population of 2,200 in 1531. An economic boom came along in 1863 when Weiden was connected to the railroad network. Some major companies of the glass and china industry settled in Weiden and the population increased.

Districts

Incorporations into Weiden in der Oberpfalz

Main sights

Historical buildings

Museums

Twinnings

Geography

Climate

This area is characterized by equable climates with few extremes of temperature and ample precipitation in all months. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb". (Marine West Coast Climate).[2]

Climate data for Weiden in der Oberpfalz
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 1
(33)
2
(36)
8
(47)
14
(57)
18
(65)
22
(71)
23
(74)
24
(75)
19
(66)
13
(56)
6
(42)
2
(36)
12.7
(54.8)
Average low °C (°F) −4
(24)
−4
(25)
−2
(29)
2
(36)
6
(43)
9
(49)
11
(51)
10
(50)
8
(46)
3
(38)
1
(33)
−2
(29)
3.2
(37.8)
Average precipitation cm (inches) 5
(2)
3.8
(1.5)
4.1
(1.6)
5
(2)
6.1
(2.4)
6.6
(2.6)
8.9
(3.5)
8
(3)
5.8
(2.3)
4.8
(1.9)
4.6
(1.8)
5.6
(2.2)
68.3
(26.8)
Source: Weatherbase [3]

People

Notes

External links

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