Coswig, Anhalt

Coswig, Anhalt
Coswig
Coswig town hall.jpg
Coat of arms of Coswig
Coswig is located in Germany
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Coswig
Coordinates 51°53′N 12°26′E / 51.88333°N 12.43333°E / 51.88333; 12.43333Coordinates: 51°53′N 12°26′E / 51.88333°N 12.43333°E / 51.88333; 12.43333
Administration
Country Germany
State Saxony-Anhalt
District Wittenberg
Mayor Doris Berlin
Basic statistics
Area 295.73 km2 (114.18 sq mi)
Elevation 83 m  (272 ft)
Population 13,287 (31 December 2010)[1]
 - Density 45 /km2 (116 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate WB
Postal code 06869
Area code 034903
Website www.coswig-anhalt.de

Coswig is a town in the district of Wittenberg of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, approx. 12 km west of Wittenberg, and 15 km east of Dessau.

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History

Castle

The Castle of Coswig was mentioned first in 1187. There is no evidence for slav settlements before this date. In 1215 Coswig is called an "Oppidium". During this time it was one the most important cities North of the river Elbe. In the 16th century Coswig was already connected to a drinking water pipe from Wörpen. Weaving, pottery and farming played the most important role in economics. The city was nearly completely destroyed by Hispanic troops during the Schmalkaldic War. From 1603 to 1793, Coswig belonged to Anhalt-Zerbst. The Castle was constructed at the end of the 17th century. The train station was inaugurated on September 10 of 1841. In 1987 the city celebrated its 800th-year of existence.

Sights

Politics

Turnout at the last election on June 13 in 2004 was 43,6%.

Town Council: 20 seat to the following parties:

  • 7 seats - CDU
  • 4 seats - Linkspartei.PDS
  • 3 seats - SPD
  • 3 seats - Bürgerblock
  • 2 seats - FWG
  • 1 seats - FDP

Twin town

References

External links


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