Magdeburg
capital city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt
Magdeburg is the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in Germany. The city covers an area of 201 km2 (77.6 sq mi). About 236,000 people live there (2016).
Magdeburg | |
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![]() View of Magdeburg and cathedral, from the tower of the Johanniskirche | |
Coordinates: 52°8′0″N 11°37′0″E / 52.13333°N 11.61667°ECoordinates: 52°8′0″N 11°37′0″E / 52.13333°N 11.61667°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saxony-Anhalt |
District | Urban district |
Subdivisions | 40 boroughs |
Government | |
• Lord Mayor | Lutz Trümper (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 201.01 km2 (77.61 sq mi) |
Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
Population (2006-12-31) | |
• Total | 229,826 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Postal codes | 39104-39130 |
Dialling codes | 0391 |
Vehicle registration | MD |
Website | www.magdeburg.de |
A demonstration of air pressure (called the Magdeburg spheres) was done here by Otto von Guericke in 1656. Also, the 18th century composer Georg Philipp Telemann was born here.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ https://www.destatis.de/DE/ZahlenFakten/LaenderRegionen/Regionales/Gemeindeverzeichnis/Administrativ/Aktuell/05Staedte.html.
- ↑ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2018 (4. Quartal)". DESTATIS. Archived from the original on 10 March 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
Other websitesEdit
- Official page Archived 2005-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
- Magdeburg water cross
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