Meiningen
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Meiningen (German: [ˈmaɪnɪŋən] ⓘ) is a town in the southern part of the state of Thuringia, Germany. It is located in the region of Franconia and has a population of around 26,000 (2024).[3] Meiningen is the capital and the largest town of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district. From 1680 to 1920, Meiningen was the capital of the Duchy (and briefly of the Free State) of Saxe-Meiningen.
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Meiningen | |
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Location of Meiningen within Schmalkalden-Meiningen district | |
Coordinates: 50°33′N 10°25′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Thuringia |
District | Schmalkalden-Meiningen |
Government | |
• Mayor (2018–24) | Fabian Giesder[1] (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 123.03 km2 (47.50 sq mi) |
Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 25,582 |
• Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 98617 |
Dialling codes | 03693 |
Vehicle registration | SM, MGN |
Website | www.meiningen.de |
Meiningen is considered the cultural, judicial and financial centre of southern Thuringia and thus hosts the state theatre, justice center, state archives, bank buildings and many museums. It is economically reliant on mechanical engineering, high-tech industry and tourism. The dialect and language of the inhabitants is East Franconian.