Rheinzabern
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Location of Rheinzabern within Germersheim district
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| Coordinates: 49°7′10″N 8°16′46″E / 49.11944°N 8.27944°ECoordinates: 49°7′10″N 8°16′46″E / 49.11944°N 8.27944°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
| District | Germersheim | |
| Municipal assoc. | Jockgrim | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Gerhard Beil (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.76 km2 (4.93 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 4,840 | |
| • Density | 380/km2 (980/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 76764 | |
| Dialling codes | 07272 | |
| Vehicle registration | GER | |
| Website | www.rheinzabern.de | |
Rheinzabern is a small town in the south-east of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany near the Rhine river. Currently, Rheinzabern, that belongs to the "Landkreis Germersheim" (District of Germersheim) has approx. 4500 inhabitants living on an area of 12,75 square kilometres. Rheinzabern station is on Schifferstadt–Wörth railway and is served by the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn.
The Latin term "Rhenanae Tabernae" literally means "tavern" and "Rhine". Hence Rheinzabern was founded as a place of rest for travellers on Roman roads. Founded some 1950 years ago as "Rhenanae Tabernae" along a Roman road, it is known for its Samian ware production. Remnants of the production are still visible and there is a local museum dedicated to pottery and Roman culture.
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