Zeithain
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Location of Zeithain within Meißen district
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| Coordinates: 51°20′N 13°21′E / 51.333°N 13.350°ECoordinates: 51°20′N 13°21′E / 51.333°N 13.350°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony | |
| District | Meißen | |
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| • Mayor | Hannes Berger | |
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| • Total | 81.49 km2 (31.46 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 5,839 | |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 01619 | |
| Dialling codes | 03525 | |
| Vehicle registration | MEI | |
| Website | www.zeithain.de | |
Zeithain is a municipality in the district of Meißen, in Saxony, Germany.
Historically, it is known for the Zeithain Encampment (Zeithainer Zeltlager or Zeithainer Lustlager), which was a huge agglomeration of tents and troops, involving the whole 27,000-men-strong army of August the Strong. This event took place from 1 to 26 June 1730.
During World War II a large prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag IV-B/H, was located in Zeithain. A memorial and museum commemorate it.
Zeithain includes the following subdivisions:
In June 2012 Ralf Hänsel was elected mayor.
Zeithain Encampment in 1730
Memorial Ehrenhain, Zeithain
Memorial stone April 1945 in Lorenzkirch
Ruin of the Holländermmühle in Lorenzkirch, Zeithain
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