Neschwitz

Neschwitz/Njeswačidło

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Neschwitz/Njeswačidło

Coordinates: 51°16′N 14°20′E / 51.267°N 14.333°E / 51.267; 14.333Coordinates: 51°16′N 14°20′E / 51.267°N 14.333°E / 51.267; 14.333
Country Germany
State Saxony
District Bautzen
Municipal assoc. Neschwitz
Government
  Mayor Gerd Schuster (CDU)
Area
  Total 45.99 km2 (17.76 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 2,511
  Density 55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 02699
Dialling codes 035933, 035937
Vehicle registration BZ
Website www.neschwitz.de

Neschwitz, Sorbian Njeswačidło, is a municipality in the east of Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the district of Bautzen and lies 14 km northwest of the eponymous city.

The municipality is part of the recognized Sorbian settlement area in Saxony. Upper Sorbian has an official status next to German, all villages bear names in both languages.

Geography

The municipality is situated in the Upper Lusatian flatland.

Villages

Several villages belong to the municipality:

References


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