Vacha, Germany
| Vacha | ||
|---|---|---|
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  Vacha | ||
Location of Vacha within Wartburgkreis district  | ||
| Coordinates: 50°49′44″N 10°1′17″E / 50.82889°N 10.02139°ECoordinates: 50°49′44″N 10°1′17″E / 50.82889°N 10.02139°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Thuringia | |
| District | Wartburgkreis | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Martin Müller (CDU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 44.41 km2 (17.15 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 5,303 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 36404 | |
| Dialling codes | 036962 | |
| Vehicle registration | WAK | |
| Website | http://www.vacha.de | |
Vacha is a town in the Wartburgkreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Werra, 15 km west of Bad Salzungen, and 23 km east of Bad Hersfeld.
History
Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Vacha was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
References
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