Weiherhammer

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Weiherhammer
Coat of arms of Weiherhammer
Coat of arms
Weiherhammer   is located in Germany
Weiherhammer
Weiherhammer
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Location of Weiherhammer within Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab district
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Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberpfalz
District Neustadt a.d.Waldnaab
Municipal assoc. Weiherhammer
Government
 • Mayor Werner Windisch (SPD)
Area
 • Total 39.89 km2 (15.40 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 3,875
 • Density 97/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 92729
Dialling codes 09605
Vehicle registration NEW
Website www.weiherhammer.de

Weiherhammer is a municipality in the district of Neustadt (Waldnaab) in Bavaria in Germany.

History

Weiherhammer, originally Beckendorf, belonged to the Wittelsbach duchy Neuburg-Sulzbach. Since 1777 it was the a part of the Bavaria electorate. In 1934 Beckendorf was renamed Weiherhammer and received communal autonomy in 1952. In 1972 Dürnast and Trippach were incorporated into Weiherhammer.

Population

In 1970 the population was 3,406; in 1987, 3,655; and in 2000, 4,199.

Industry

  • Pilkington Float Glass Factory. Factory for float glass. Factory is also a local landmarks, as it has 2 140 metres tall chimneys.

References

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Notes

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