Herzogenaurach
Herzogenaurach | |
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 Adidas factory outlet in Herzogenaurach | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Herzogenaurach  | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken |
| District | Erlangen-Höchstadt |
| Subdivisions | 12 districts |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hans Lang (CSU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 47.43 km2 (18.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Population (2023-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 24,674 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 91074 |
| Dialling codes | 09132 |
| Vehicle registration | ERH |
| Website | www.herzogenaurach.de |
Herzogenaurach is a town in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, in Bavaria, Germany. It is well known for being the home of the sportings good companies Adidas and Puma.
Geography
Herzogenaurach is situated in Middle Franconia area, approx. 23 km northwest of Nüremberg. The town is located at the Aurach river, a tributary to the Regnitz river.
History
At least 1000 years in existence, Herzogenaurach was first mentioned in a document in the year 1002 CE under the name of Uraha when king Heinrich II donated the town to the archbishopric of Bamberg.
Economy
Herzogenaurach is the birthplace of sporting goods giants Adidas and Puma, founded by the the two brothers Adolf Dassler and Rudolf Dassler. Both companies' headquarters are still located in the town.
Also the headquarters of Schaeffler Group is located in Herzogenaurach.
Sports
The Argentina national football team was to have concentrated in May 2006 in Herzogenaurach for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Notable persons
Notable people born in Herzogenaurach or residents who influenced the history of the city:
- Lothar Matthäus - football player. Captain of 1990 FIFA World Cup winning team (West Germany)
- Adolf Dassler - founder of Adidas
- Rudolf Dassler - founder of Puma
Twin towns
External links
Towns and municipalities in Erlangen-Höchstadt | ||
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- ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).