Viechtach

municipality of Germany

Viechtach is a town in Regen in Bavaria in Germany. It is on the river Schwarzer Regen, 31 km northeast of Straubing, and it is known for the quartz mountains nearby.

Viechtach
Viechtach
Viechtach
Coat of arms of Viechtach
Location of Viechtach within Regen district
Viechtach is located in Germany
Viechtach
Viechtach
Viechtach is located in Bavaria
Viechtach
Viechtach
Coordinates: 49°4′45″N 12°53′5″E / 49.07917°N 12.88472°E / 49.07917; 12.88472
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionNiederbayern
DistrictRegen
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Franz Wittmann[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total62.48 km2 (24.12 sq mi)
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total8,585
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
94234
Dialling codes09942
Vehicle registrationREG
Websitewww.viechtach.de
The Rathaus (town hall) in Viechtach

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