Birkach

Birkach
Stadtbezirk of Stuttgart

Evangelical Church of Birkach

Coat of arms
Birkach
Coordinates: 48°43′10″N 9°12′29″E / 48.71944°N 9.20806°E / 48.71944; 9.20806Coordinates: 48°43′10″N 9°12′29″E / 48.71944°N 9.20806°E / 48.71944; 9.20806
Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region Stuttgart
City Stuttgart
Borough Stadtbezirk
Government
  District Chairwoman (German: Bezirksvorsteher) Andrea Lindel
Area
  Stadtbezirk of Stuttgart 3.00 km2 (1.16 sq mi)
Population (2014)
  Stadtbezirk of Stuttgart 6,847
  Density 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
  Metro 6,517
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 70599
Dialling codes 0711
Vehicle registration S

Birkach (pronunciation: /ˈbɪrkx/) is an urban district in the south of Stuttgart located on the Filderebene just north of Plieningen. Of the districts of Stuttgart, Birkach is among the smallest.[1]

History

The first mention of Birkach occurred in 1140, and the town was mentioned again 150 years later, when it was sold to Bebenhausen Abbey in 1290.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Birkach" (in German). City of Stuttgart.
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