Weida, Thuringia

Weida
Town
Coat of arms of Weida
Coat of arms
Location of Weida within Greiz district
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Weida is located in Germany
Weida
Weida
Weida is located in Thuringia
Weida
Weida
Coordinates: 50°46′30″N 12°3′25″E / 50.77500°N 12.05694°E / 50.77500; 12.05694
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictGreiz
Subdivisions2
Government
 • Mayor (2024–30) Udo Geldner[1]
Area
 • Total
36.8 km2 (14.2 sq mi)
Elevation
231 m (758 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[2]
 • Total
7,939
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
07565–07570
Dialling codes036603
Vehicle registrationGRZ
Websitewww.weida.de

Weida (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪda] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Greiz, in Thuringia, Germany, situated 12 km south of Gera on the river Weida.

History

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

The Eisenhammer Weida is an historic hammer mill.

  • The Osterburg and city of Weida
    The Osterburg and city of Weida
  • The Oschütztal-Viadukt in Weida
    The Oschütztal-Viadukt in Weida

Notable people

References

  1. ^ Gewählte Bürgermeister - aktuelle Landesübersicht, Freistaat Thüringen. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden vom Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik" (in German). Thüringer Landesamt für Statistik.


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