Bad Köstritz | ||
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Coordinates: 50°55′50″N 12°0′35″E / 50.93056°N 12.00972°ECoordinates: 50°55′50″N 12°0′35″E / 50.93056°N 12.00972°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Thuringia | |
District | Greiz | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Dietrich Heiland (CDU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 16.85 km2 (6.51 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 3,628 | |
• Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 07586 | |
Dialling codes | 036605 | |
Vehicle registration | GRZ | |
Website | www.stadt-bad-koestritz.de |
Bad Köstritz is a town in the district of Greiz, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the White Elster river, 7 km northwest of Gera. Bad Köstritz is known for the Köstritzer brewery and its Schwarzbier (black beer).
Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Köstritz was part of the Principality of Reuss-Gera.
Election in May 2014: