Falkenstein, Saxony
Falkenstein | |
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Location of Falkenstein within Vogtlandkreis district | |
| Coordinates: 50°28′N 12°22′E / 50.467°N 12.367°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Vogtlandkreis |
| Subdivisions | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–29) | Marco Siegemund (CDU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.06 km2 (11.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 575 m (1,886 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31) | |
• Total | 7,444 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 08223, 08239 |
| Dialling codes | 03745 |
| Vehicle registration | V, AE, OVL, PL, RC |
Falkenstein (German pronunciation: [ˈfalkn̩ˌʃtaɪn] ⓘ) is a town in the Vogtlandkreis district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 4 km southwest of Auerbach, and 17 km east of Plauen.