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After [[Weinheim]], [[Sinsheim]] and [[Leimen (Baden)|Leimen]] it is the fourth largest city of the [[Rhein-Neckar]] and is in the north-central area near [[Heidelberg]] with its neighbouring town [[Walldorf]]. Also in the vicinity of Wiesloch are the cities and towns [[Dielheim]], [[Malsch]], [[Mühlhausen_(Kraichgau)|Mühlhausen]], [[Rauenberg]] and [[Sankt Leon-Rot]]. |
After [[Weinheim]], [[Sinsheim]] and [[Leimen (Baden)|Leimen]] it is the fourth largest city of the [[Rhein-Neckar]] and is in the north-central area near [[Heidelberg]] with its neighbouring town [[Walldorf]]. Also in the vicinity of Wiesloch are the cities and towns [[Dielheim]], [[Malsch]], [[Mühlhausen_(Kraichgau)|Mühlhausen]], [[Rauenberg]] and [[Sankt Leon-Rot]]. |
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The [[Battle of Wiesloch]] took place nearby on [[ |
The [[Battle of Wiesloch]] took place nearby on [[April 27]], [[1622]], during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. |
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During the reformation of the area in the [[1970s]] Wiesloch's inhabitants exceeded 20,000. Wiesloch became a "Große Kreisstadt" on [[January 1]], [[1973]], when Altwiesloch, Baiertal, Frauenweiler and Schatthausen were joined with the town of Wiesloch to form the present municipality. |
During the reformation of the area in the [[1970s]] Wiesloch's inhabitants exceeded 20,000. Wiesloch became a "Große Kreisstadt" on [[January 1]], [[1973]], when Altwiesloch, Baiertal, Frauenweiler and Schatthausen were joined with the town of Wiesloch to form the present municipality. |
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Wiesloch is a sister city to [[Sturgis, Michigan|Sturgis]], [[St. Joseph County, Michigan|St. Joseph County]], [[Michigan]], [[United States of America|USA]]. Wiesloch is also sister to the Portuguese City of [[Amarante]]. |
Wiesloch is a sister city to [[Sturgis, Michigan|Sturgis]], [[St. Joseph County, Michigan|St. Joseph County]], [[Michigan]], [[United States of America|USA]]. Wiesloch is also sister to the Portuguese City of [[Amarante]]. |
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The city pharmacy in Wiesloch was the first [[petrol station]] of the world, because Bertha Benz stopped here on August 5 1888 on her maiden voyage to refill the tank of the first [[automobile]] her husband, [[Karl Benz]], invented. |
The city pharmacy in Wiesloch was the first [[petrol station]] of the world, because Bertha Benz stopped here on [[August 5]], [[1888]], on her maiden voyage to refill the tank of the first [[automobile]] her husband, [[Karl Benz]], invented. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Wiesloch is partly situated on the southern foothills of the [[Odenwald]], partly in the [[Rhine Valley]] and partly in the [[Kraichgau]]. |
Wiesloch is partly situated on the southern foothills of the [[Odenwald]], partly in the [[Rhine Valley]] and partly in the [[Kraichgau]]. |
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Five brooks |
Five brooks flow through Wiesloch: the Leimbach, the Gauangelbach, the Waldangelbach, the Ochsenbach, and the Maisbach. |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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Wiesloch includes the global headquarter of the [[MLP AG]]. It also has the world’s biggest printing press manufacturing site, operated by [[Heidelberger Druckmaschinen]].<ref>Heidelberger Druckmaschinen annual report 2006/2007, p. F-5[http://www.heidelberg.com/wwwbinaries/bin/files/dotcom/en/investor_relations/reports/2006-07/070613_fs_0607_report_g56cb7.pdf]</ref> |
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Wiesloch includes the global headquarter of the [[MLP AG]]. |
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== Fossil Site == |
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The fossil remains of the oldest [[hummingbird]] found to date, ''[[Eurotrochilus inexpectatus]]'', are from a clay pit at Frauenweiler. This bird lived during the Early [[Oligocene]] (30 [[mya (unit)|mya]]), when the area had a humid, subtropical climate similar to the northern [[Caribbean]] today. |
The fossil remains of the oldest [[hummingbird]] found to date, ''[[Eurotrochilus inexpectatus]]'', are from a clay pit at Frauenweiler. This bird lived during the Early [[Oligocene]] (30 [[mya (unit)|mya]]), when the area had a humid, subtropical climate similar to the northern [[Caribbean]] today. |
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Revision as of 00:47, 21 April 2008
Wiesloch | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Wiesloch  | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Karlsruhe |
| District | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis |
| Subdivisions | Kernstadt, 4 Stadtteile |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor | Franz Schaidhammer (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 30.262 km2 (11.684 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 27,049 |
| • Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 69168 |
| Dialling codes | 06222 |
| Vehicle registration | HD |
| Website | www.wiesloch.de |
Wiesloch is a city in Germany, in northern Baden-Württemberg. It is situated 13 kilometres south of Heidelberg. After Weinheim, Sinsheim and Leimen it is the fourth largest city of the Rhein-Neckar and is in the north-central area near Heidelberg with its neighbouring town Walldorf. Also in the vicinity of Wiesloch are the cities and towns Dielheim, Malsch, Mühlhausen, Rauenberg and Sankt Leon-Rot.
The Battle of Wiesloch took place nearby on April 27, 1622, during the Thirty Years' War.
During the reformation of the area in the 1970s Wiesloch's inhabitants exceeded 20,000. Wiesloch became a "Große Kreisstadt" on January 1, 1973, when Altwiesloch, Baiertal, Frauenweiler and Schatthausen were joined with the town of Wiesloch to form the present municipality.
Wiesloch is a sister city to Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA. Wiesloch is also sister to the Portuguese City of Amarante.
The city pharmacy in Wiesloch was the first petrol station of the world, because Bertha Benz stopped here on August 5, 1888, on her maiden voyage to refill the tank of the first automobile her husband, Karl Benz, invented.
Geography
Wiesloch is partly situated on the southern foothills of the Odenwald, partly in the Rhine Valley and partly in the Kraichgau. Five brooks flow through Wiesloch: the Leimbach, the Gauangelbach, the Waldangelbach, the Ochsenbach, and the Maisbach.
Economy
Wiesloch includes the global headquarter of the MLP AG. It also has the world’s biggest printing press manufacturing site, operated by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen.[2]
Fossil Site
The fossil remains of the oldest hummingbird found to date, Eurotrochilus inexpectatus, are from a clay pit at Frauenweiler. This bird lived during the Early Oligocene (30 mya), when the area had a humid, subtropical climate similar to the northern Caribbean today.
Notes
- ^ "Bevölkerung nach Nationalität und Geschlecht am 31. Dezember 2022" [Population by nationality and sex as of December 31, 2022] (CSV) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg. June 2023.
- ^ Heidelberger Druckmaschinen annual report 2006/2007, p. F-5[1]
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