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Loffenau is a town in the district of Rastatt in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
Loffenau | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Loffenau
within Rastatt district  | |
 Location of Loffenau | |
  Loffenau  Loffenau | |
| Coordinates: 48°46′21″N 08°23′08″E / 48.77250°N 8.38556°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Karlsruhe |
| District | Rastatt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2017–25) | Markus Burger[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.07 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,491 |
| • Density | 145.9/km2 (378.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 76597 |
| Dialling codes | 07083 |
| Vehicle registration | RA |
| Website | www.loffenau.de |
Geography
editLoffenau is located within a tributary valley of the Murg River in the western slopes of the northern Black Forest.
History
editLoffenau enjoys a rich history, spanning well over seven centuries.
Demographics
editPopulation development:[3]
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Local attractions
editA major point of interest in Loffenau is the Protestant Heilig Kreuz (Holy Cross) Church. The 550-year-old medieval church contains both well-preserved original and restored 19th-century frescos. Among various images of saints and apostles, visitors can admire the well known image of the 'Host Mill.' An easily accessible viewing platform is located within the church. Another major local attraction is the Teufelsmühle (Devil's Mill) which overlooks the town from a lofty altitude of 2979 ft (908m).
Politics
editThe town is a member of the Association of Administrations of Cities. Gernsbach
Local government
editThe local government consists of twelve elected members and a mayor. (five FWG; four SPD; three CDU)
Twinning
editThe town is twinned with:
Caderousse, Département Vaucluse, Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France since 1985
Kreischa district Weißeritzkreis, Sachsen, Germany since 1990
Montefelcino, Region Marche, Province Pesaro and Urbino, Italy since 1999- Steinbourg, Department Bas-Rhin, Region Grand Est, France.
Famous people
editChefs Günter Seeger (Michelin starred, Mobil 5 star in the United States) and Harald Wohlfahrt (Michelin starred) were born in Loffenau.
Meryl Streep's paternal ancestors lived in Loffenau, and one was elected mayor. Her great-great-grandfather Gottfried Streeb immigrated to the U.S. from Loffenau.
References
edit- ↑ Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 14 September 2021.
- ↑ "Tabellengruppe 12411: Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes zum 31. Dezember 2024" [Update of the population as of 31 December 2024] (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg.
- ↑ "Loffenau (Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland) - Einwohnerzahlen, Grafiken, Karte, Lage, Wetter und Web-Informationen". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
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