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| state = Rheinland-Pfalz |
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| elevation = 214 |
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| area = 7.76 |
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| population = 709 |
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| Stand = 2006-12-31 |
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| postal_code = 55270 |
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| area_code = 06130 |
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| licence = MZ |
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| Gemeindeschlüssel = 07 3 39 016 |
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| Adresse-Verband = Hospitalstraße 22<br />55435 Gau-Algesheim |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.engelstadt.de/}} |
| 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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| mayor = Heike Zieren-Hesse |
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| leader_term = 2019–24 |
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'''Engelstadt''' is an ''Ortsgemeinde'' – a [[Municipalities of Germany|municipality]] belonging to a ''[[Verbandsgemeinde]]'', a kind of collective municipality – in the [[Mainz-Bingen]] district in [[Rhineland-Palatinate]], [[Germany]]. |
'''Engelstadt''' is an ''Ortsgemeinde'' – a [[Municipalities of Germany|municipality]] belonging to a ''[[Verbandsgemeinde]]'', a kind of collective municipality – in the [[Mainz-Bingen]] district in [[Rhineland-Palatinate]], [[Germany]]. |
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===Coat of arms=== |
===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== |
==Culture and sightseeing== |
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===Buildings=== |
===Buildings=== |
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[[File:Engelstadt Evangelische Kirche 20100902.jpg|thumb| |
[[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). |
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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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. |
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. |
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== |
==Economy and infrastructure== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Engelstadt}} |
{{Commons category|Engelstadt}} |
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* [http://www.engelstadt.de/ Municipality’s official webpage] {{ |
* [http://www.engelstadt.de/ Municipality’s official webpage] {{in lang|de}} |
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{{Cities and towns in Mainz-Bingen (district)}} |
{{Cities and towns in Mainz-Bingen (district)}} |
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[[Category:Municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate]] |
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[[Category:Rhenish Hesse]] |
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Latest 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
[edit]Location
[edit]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
[edit]In 941, Engelstadt had its first documentary mention as Engilestat.
Politics
[edit]Town council
[edit]The council is made up of 12 council members who were elected on 13 June 2004 by majority vote.
Coat of arms
[edit]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
[edit]Buildings
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Transport
[edit]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
[edit]- Municipal kindergarten
References
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- Municipality’s official webpage (in German)