Kirchberg an der Jagst

Kirchberg an der Jagst
Location of Kirchberg an der Jagst within Schwäbisch Hall district
Location of Kirchberg an der Jagst
Kirchberg an der Jagst
Kirchberg an der Jagst
Coordinates: 49°12′14″N 09°58′53″E / 49.20389°N 9.98139°E / 49.20389; 9.98139
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionStuttgart
DistrictSchwäbisch Hall
Government
 • Mayor (2017–25) Stefan Ohr[1]
Area
 • Total
40.93 km2 (15.80 sq mi)
Elevation
384 m (1,260 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)[2]
 • Total
4,221
 • Density103.1/km2 (267.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
74592
Dialling codes07954
Vehicle registrationSHA
Websitewww.kirchberg-jagst.de

Kirchberg an der Jagst (German pronunciation: [ˈkɪʁçbɛʁk ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈjakst], lit.'Kirchberg on the Jagst') is a town in the district of Schwäbisch Hall, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on the river Jagst, 11 km northwest of Crailsheim.

The Second World War resistance member Friedrich Gustav Jaeger was born here.

Politics

Elections for the local council (Gemeinderat) in 2014:

  • Unabhängige Wählervereinigung (Independent voters association): 7 seats
  • Aktive Bürger (active citizens) 8 seats
  • Unabhängige Grüne Liste (Independent green list) 5 seats

References

  1. ^ Aktuelle Wahlergebnisse, Staatsanzeiger, accessed 14 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Tabellengruppe 12411: Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes zum 31. Dezember 2024" [Update of the population as of 31 December 2024] (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg.