Schnaittach
Municipality
Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress
Schnaittach seen from the Rothenberg Fortress
Coat of arms of Schnaittach
Coat of arms
Location of Schnaittach within Nürnberger Land district
Schnaittach is located in Germany
Schnaittach
Schnaittach
Schnaittach is located in Bavaria
Schnaittach
Schnaittach
Coordinates: 49°33′33″N 11°20′35″E / 49.55917°N 11.34306°E / 49.55917; 11.34306
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMittelfranken
DistrictNürnberger Land
Subdivisions33 parts
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Frank Pitterlein[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total49.36 km2 (19.06 sq mi)
Elevation
355 m (1,165 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total8,516
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91220
Dialling codes09153
Vehicle registrationLAU, ESB, HEB, N, PEG
Websitewww.schnaittach.de

Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Geography

Schnaittach is on the river Schnaittach, a tributary of the Pegnitz.

History

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).


Twin towns

References

Schnaittach Synagogue, built in 1570.
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