Schnaittach | ||
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Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°ECoordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E | ||
Country | Germany | |
State | Bavaria | |
Admin. region | Mittelfranken | |
District | Nürnberger Land | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Frank Pitterlein (CSU) | |
Area | ||
• Total | 49.36 km2 (19.06 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) | |
Population (2015-12-31) | ||
• Total | 8,245 | |
• Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
Postal codes | 91220 | |
Dialling codes | 09153 | |
Vehicle registration | LAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG | |
Website | www.schnaittach.de |
Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.
Schnaittach is on a river of the same name, a tributary of the Pegnitz.
Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011.
Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).