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| Coordinates: 49°16′N 10°41′E / 49.267°N 10.683°ECoordinates: 49°16′N 10°41′E / 49.267°N 10.683°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken | |
| District | Ansbach | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Uwe Reißmann (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.39 km2 (15.98 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 3,806 | |
| • Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 91586 | |
| Dialling codes | 09827 | |
| Vehicle registration | AN | |
| Website | www.markt-lichtenau.de | |
Lichtenau is a market town in the district of Ansbach, Mittelfranken, Bavaria, Germany.
A small village/town of roughly 3,780 population just off the infamous “Castle Road” theme route of Southern Germany. It is a small market town in the district of Ansbach, Mittelfranken, Bavaria, Germany at 390 meters above Sea Level with an area of 41.39 km² (16 sq mi). A very traditional little town, it is also home to the “Veste Lichtenau” (castle) which now houses the Nuremberg Archives.