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Weida, Thuringia

Weida is a town in the district of Greiz, in Thuringia, Germany, situated 12 km south of Gera on the river Weida.

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Coordinates: 50°46′30″N 12°3′25″E / 50.77500°N 12.05694°E / 50.77500; 12.05694
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictGreiz
Subdivisions2
Government
 • Mayor (2024–30) Udo Geldner1
Area
 • Total
36.8 km2 (14.2 sq mi)
Elevation
231 m (758 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)2
 • Total
7,939
 • Density216/km2 (559/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
07565–07570
Dialling codes036603
Vehicle registrationGRZ
Websitewww.weida.de

Weida (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪda] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Greiz, in Thuringia, Germany, situated 12 km south of Gera on the river Weida.

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Weida was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

The Eisenhammer Weida is a historic hammer mill.

  • The Osterburg and city of Weida
    The Osterburg and city of Weida
  • The Oschütztal-Viadukt in Weida
    The Oschütztal-Viadukt in Weida

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