Thale
Thale | |
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View from Harz range (Roßtrappe) | |
Location of Thale within Harz district | |
| Coordinates: 51°45′N 11°3′E / 51.750°N 11.050°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| District | Harz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2021–28) | Maik Zedschack (CDU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 137.62 km2 (53.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Population (2024-12-31) | |
• Total | 16,788 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 06502 |
| Dialling codes | 03947, 03946, 039456 |
| Vehicle registration | HZ |
| Website | www.thale.de |
Thale (pronounced [ˈtaːlə]) is a town in the Harz district in Saxony-Anhalt in central Germany. Located at the steep northeastern rim of the Harz mountain range, it is known for the scenic Bode Gorge stretching above the town centre.