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Harzgerode
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| State: | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Regierungsbezirk: | Magdeburg |
| District: | Quedlinburg |
| Area: | 45.14 km²/4,514 ha |
| Population: | 4,867(12/31/2002) |
| Population density: | 107.82/km² |
| Elevation: | around 400 m |
| Postal code: | 06493 |
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| Car designation: | QLB
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| Website: | www.harzgerode.de/index1/htm |
Harzgerode is a municipality in the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Unterharz of the district of Quedlinburg in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Its localities include:
- Harzgerode
- Alexisbad
- Mägdesprung
- Silberhütte
Harzgerode lies in the eastern part of the Harz mountains, south of Quedlinburg. It is connected to Gernrode by a narrow gauge railroad called Selketalbahn.
History
Harzgerode received municipal rights in 1338. It was the residence of the principality Anhalt-Bernburg-Harzgerode from 1635 to 1709.
Last updated: 08-27-2005 08:24:04
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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