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Bad Griesbach (Rottal)

Bad Griesbach i.Rottal
Coat of arms of Bad Griesbach i.Rottal
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Bad Griesbach i.Rottal  is located in Germany
Bad Griesbach i.Rottal
Bad Griesbach i.Rottal
Coordinates: 48°27′N 13°12′E / 48.450°N 13.200°E / 48.450; 13.200Coordinates: 48°27′N 13°12′E / 48.450°N 13.200°E / 48.450; 13.200
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Niederbayern
District Passau
Government
 • Mayor Jürgen Fundke
Area
 • Total 70.18 km2 (27.10 sq mi)
Elevation 453 m (1,486 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
 • Total 8,859
 • Density 130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 94086
Dialling codes 08532
Vehicle registration PA
Website www.badgriesbach.de

Bad Griesbach is a town in the district of Passau in Bavaria in Germany.

"Burg Griesbach" is first mentioned in a document from around 1076. The place was part of Landshut. It was raided and destroyed by an army from the Electorate of the Palatinate in 1504, only to be re-erected soon afterwards. In 1778/79 Griesbach was occupied by Austrian forces. As part of the Dukedom Bavaria 'Griesbach i.Rottal' (official name) became more independent. In 1953 it was officially turned into a town (Kleinstadt).

The Bavarian reform of 1972 merged the municipalities of Karpfham, Parzham, Reutern, St. Salvator and Weng. The discovery of hot springs in 1972/73 lead to a new orientation as a spa town.

The mayor is Jürgen Fundke, he was elected in 2008 with 57,81 % of the votes and reelected in 2014 with 54,72 of the votes. He is the successor of Robert Erdl (CSU). The predecessors were Konrad Ebner (CSU) and Edmund Mitzam.

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