Wülknitz is a municipality in the district of Meißen, in Saxony, Germany.
Wülknitz | |
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Municipality | |
![]() Lichtensee church | |
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Location of Wülknitz within Meißen district ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 51°22′N 13°24′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Saxony |
District | Meißen |
Municipal assoc. | Röderaue-Wülknitz |
Subdivisions | 6 |
Government | |
• Mayor (2022–29) | Rico Weser[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 27.77 km2 (10.72 sq mi) |
Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Population (2021-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 1,639 |
• Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 01609 |
Dialling codes | 035263 |
Vehicle registration | MEI, GRH, RG, RIE |
Website | www.gemeinde-wuelknitz.de |
Wülknitz was the first time in 1262, Lichtensee in 1032, Tiefenau in 1013 and Peritz mentioned in records in 1266.
In 1730 August the Strong held a grand military exercise near Zeithain. At this occasion an opera house was built in Streumen.
On 1 January 1994 joined the current districts Heidehäuser, Lichtensee, Peritz, Streumen, Tiefenau (since November 1, 1952 by incorporation of a district Lichtensee) and Wülknitz to present Wülknitz community together.
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