Staufenberg, Hesse

Staufenberg (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaʊfn̩ˌbɛʁk] ^ⓘ) is a town in the district of Gießen, in Hesse, Germany. It is situated on the river Lumda, 10 km north of Gießen.

Staufenberg
Town
Coat of arms
Location of Staufenberg within Gießen district
Staufenberg Show map of Germany Staufenberg Show map of Hesse
Coordinates: 50°40′N 8°43′E
Country	Germany
State	Hesse
Admin. region	Gießen
District	Gießen
Government
• Mayor (2023–29)	Peter Gefeller[1] (SPD)
Area
• Total	28.58 km2 (11.03 sq mi)
Elevation	190 m (620 ft)
Population  (2023-12-31)[2]
• Total	8,355
• Density	290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes	35460
Dialling codes	06406
Vehicle registration	GI
Website	www.staufenberg.de

Staufenberg seen from the ruins of Staufenberg Castle