Wittenberg district profile
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Municipal statistics
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WITTENBERG STRAACH
- Population: 546 in 2019, on an area of 539.51 ha ≙ 1.01 inhabitants / ha
- Population: 554 in 2016, on an area of 539.51 ha ≙ 1.03 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 581 in 2013, on an area of 539.51 ha ≙ 1.08 inhabitants / ha
WITTENBERG BERKAU
- Population: 93 in 2019, on an area of 882.31 ha ≙ 0.11 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 97 in 2016, on an area of 882.31 ha ≙ 0.11 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 110 in 2013, on an area of 882.31 ha ≙ 0.12 inhabitants/ha
WITTENBERG GRABO
- Population: 89 in 2019, on an area of 858.59 ha ≙ 0.10 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 90 in 2016, on an area of 858.59 ha ≙ 0.10 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 99 in 2013, on an area of 858.59 ha ≙ 0.12 inhabitants/ha
Residents with primary residence from the municipal register, reporting date 31 December. The area is the 2019 statistical district area and is used as a fixed denominator for all three density calculations; older district boundaries may differ. Municipal report 2013/2014, table 1, p. 7 (2013) · Statistical Yearbook 2019, p. 12 (area), p. 19 (2016 and 2019).
Historic district figures from the city register. The latest district year available here is 2019.
A special place
Churches and built heritage
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The village church in Straach is an outstanding example of neo-Gothic architecture and an important testimony to regional history. The imposing brick building was ceremoniously inaugurated on May 14, 1886 and has since shaped the townscape with its characteristic neo-Gothic style elements. A year later, in 1887, the old church, which stood about 50 meters away in what is now the cemetery, was demolished. This new building marked a turning point for the community and underlines the influence of neo-Gothic architecture in rural areas in the 19th century. [1]
Straach was first mentioned in a document in 1390, back then as Rundling. This long history gives the village church not only architectural but also historical significance. The high window arches, pointed roofs and ornate decorations reflect the commitment of the community, which created an impressive religious and cultural monument with the building. [1]
1. Pohle, G. (1999). The village churches in the Wittenberg district (pp.79-80). Fläming Verlag. Edited and published online.