Cham, Germany

municipality in Oberpfalz, Germany

Cham (German pronunciation: [kaːm] (audio speaker iconlisten); Czech: Kouba) is the capital of the district of Cham in the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria in Germany.

Cham
Church in Cham
Church in Cham
Coat of arms of Cham
Location of Cham within Cham district
Cham is located in Germany
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Cham
Cham is located in Bavaria
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Cham
Coordinates: 49°13′N 12°39′E / 49.217°N 12.650°E / 49.217; 12.650
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberpfalz
DistrictCham
Subdivisions53 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Martin Stoiber[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total80.67 km2 (31.15 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total17,421
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
93413
Dialling codes0 99 71
Vehicle registrationCHA
Websitewww.cham.de

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