Leesten is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia), in the Bamberg district. Leesten is a constituent community of Strullendorf.
In 2009, Leesten had a total population of 260.[1]
Geography edit
Leesten has an elevation of about 300 meters.[2]
History edit
The origin of the name "Leesten" is from the Slavic word Liescina, which means hazel bushes.
Culture edit
An organization for fishermen in the Strullendorf community, named the "Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V.", is based in Leesten.
Infrastructure edit
Leesten lies on the Staatsstraßen 2188 and 2210.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
- ^ a b "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed September 20, 2010.
External links edit
- Official Site of Leesten (in German)
- History of Leesten (on the Strullendorf site), Accessed September 20, 2010 (in German)
- Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V. (in German)