Dieburg
Dieburg | ||
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Location of Dieburg within Darmstadt-Dieburg district ![]() | ||
Coordinates: 49°54′0″N 08°51′0″E / 49.90000°N 8.85000°ECoordinates: 49°54′0″N 08°51′0″E / 49.90000°N 8.85000°E | ||
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 (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
• Total | 15,500 | |
• Density | 670/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
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Aubergenville, France (since 1975)
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Vielau, Germany (since 1990)
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Mláda Boleslav, Czech Republic (since 1997)
Seal of Dieburg
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References
- ↑ "Bevölkerung der hessischen Gemeinden". Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt (in German). August 2016.
- ↑ Odenwald#Flowing water