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| image_coa = Wappen von Engelstadt.png |
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| coordinates = {{coord|49|54|15|N|8|03|55|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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|lat_deg = 49 |lat_min = 54 |lat_sec = 15 |
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| image_plan = Engelstadt in MZ.svg |
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| state = Rheinland-Pfalz |
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| district = Mainz-Bingen |
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|Landkreis = Mainz-Bingen |
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| elevation = 214 |
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| area = 7.76 |
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| postal_code = 55270 |
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| area_code = 06130 |
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| licence = MZ |
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|PLZ = 55270 |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.engelstadt.de/}} |
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| mayor = Christoph Neuberger<ref>[https://www.wahlen.rlp.de/de/kw/wahlen/kd/gebiete/3390000000000.html Direktwahlen 2019, Landkreis Mainz-Bingen], Landeswahlleiter Rheinland-Pfalz, accessed 4 August 2021.</ref> |
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|Kfz = MZ |
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| leader_term = 2019–24 |
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|Adresse-Verband = Hospitalstraße 22<br />55435 Gau-Algesheim |
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|Website = [http://www.engelstadt.de/ www.engelstadt.de] |
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|Bürgermeister = Heike Zieren-Hesse |
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==Geography== |
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===Location=== |
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The municipality lies southwest of [[Mainz]] and is an agriculturally oriented community. The [[winegrowing]] centre belongs to the [[Gau-Algesheim (Verbandsgemeinde)|''Verbandsgemeinde'' of Gau-Algesheim]], whose seat is in the [[Gau-Algesheim|like-named town]]. |
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==History== |
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In 941, Engelstadt had its first documentary mention as ''Engilestat''. |
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==Politics== |
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===Town council=== |
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The council is made up of 12 council members who were elected on 13 June 2004 by [[Plurality voting system|majority vote]]. |
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===Coat of arms=== |
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The municipality's [[Coat of arms|arms]] might be described thus: Azure an angel proper wings expanded, in his hand dexter a bunch of grapes slipped vert, in base sinister a church tower Or ensigned with a cross. |
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==Culture and sightseeing== |
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===Buildings=== |
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[[File:Engelstadt Evangelische Kirche 20100902.jpg|thumb|upright|Evangelical parish church Saint Maurice]] |
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The [[Evangelical Church in Germany|Evangelical]] parish church had its first documentary mention in 1228 and is consecrated to [[Saint Maurice]]. Especially valuable is the [[Carolingian dynasty|Carolingian]] door lintel in the tower. The church houses an organ built in 1855 by [[Hermann Dreymann]] (Mainz). |
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===Regular events=== |
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The Engelstadt [[kermis]] (church consecration festival, locally known as the ''Kerb'') is held yearly on the second weekend in September and the village festival on the first weekend in July. |
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Furthermore, there has been in Engelstadt since 2003 the ''Rockhexennacht'' (“Rock Witches’ Night”). This is a live, outdoor concert with [[rock music]] held yearly on 30 April by the Engelstadt Cycling Club and the Engelstadt Youth Club. |
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==Economy and infrastructure== |
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===Transport=== |
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The municipality is crossed by ''[[Kreisstraße]]'' 16. The [[Bundesautobahn 60|A 60]] and [[Bundesautobahn 63|A 63]] [[autobahn]]s can be reached by car in 10 to 20 minutes. |
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===Education=== |
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*Municipal [[kindergarten]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Engelstadt}} |
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* [http://www.engelstadt.de/ Municipality’s official webpage] {{in lang|de}} |
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{{Cities and towns in Mainz-Bingen (district)}} |
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[[Category:Municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate]] |
[[Category:Municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate]] |
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[[Category:Rhenish Hesse]] |
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[[Category:Mainz-Bingen]] |
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Revision as of 10:24, 4 August 2021
Engelstadt | |
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Location of Engelstadt within Mainz-Bingen district | |
Coordinates: 49°54′15″N 8°03′55″E / 49.90417°N 8.06528°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
District | Mainz-Bingen |
Municipal assoc. | Gau-Algesheim |
Government | |
• Mayor (2019–24) | Christoph Neuberger[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 7.76 km2 (3.00 sq mi) |
Elevation | 214 m (702 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 730 |
• Density | 94/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 55270 |
Dialling codes | 06130 |
Vehicle registration | MZ |
Website | www |
Engelstadt is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Geography
Location
The municipality lies southwest of Mainz and is an agriculturally oriented community. The winegrowing centre belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Gau-Algesheim, whose seat is in the like-named town.
History
In 941, Engelstadt had its first documentary mention as Engilestat.
Politics
Town council
The council is made up of 12 council members who were elected on 13 June 2004 by majority vote.
Coat of arms
The municipality's arms might be described thus: Azure an angel proper wings expanded, in his hand dexter a bunch of grapes slipped vert, in base sinister a church tower Or ensigned with a cross.
Culture and sightseeing
Buildings
The Evangelical parish church had its first documentary mention in 1228 and is consecrated to Saint Maurice. Especially valuable is the Carolingian door lintel in the tower. The church houses an organ built in 1855 by Hermann Dreymann (Mainz).
Regular events
The Engelstadt kermis (church consecration festival, locally known as the Kerb) is held yearly on the second weekend in September and the village festival on the first weekend in July.
Furthermore, there has been in Engelstadt since 2003 the Rockhexennacht (“Rock Witches’ Night”). This is a live, outdoor concert with rock music held yearly on 30 April by the Engelstadt Cycling Club and the Engelstadt Youth Club.
Economy and infrastructure
Transport
The municipality is crossed by Kreisstraße 16. The A 60 and A 63 autobahns can be reached by car in 10 to 20 minutes.
Education
- Municipal kindergarten
References
- ^ Direktwahlen 2019, Landkreis Mainz-Bingen, Landeswahlleiter Rheinland-Pfalz, accessed 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Bevölkerungsstand 2022, Kreise, Gemeinden, Verbandsgemeinden" (PDF) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Rheinland-Pfalz. 2023.
External links
- Municipality’s official webpage (in German)