Demitz-Thumitz (German) or Zemicy-Tumicy (Upper Sorbian, pronounced [ˈzɛmʲitsɨ ˈtumʲitsɨ]) is a municipality in the east of Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the district of Bautzen.
Demitz-Thumitz/Zemicy-Tumicy | |
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 Elementary school | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Demitz-Thumitz/Zemicy-Tumicy within Bautzen district  | |
  Demitz-Thumitz/Zemicy-Tumicy  Demitz-Thumitz/Zemicy-Tumicy | |
| Coordinates: 51°8′N 14°15′E / 51.133°N 14.250°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| District | Bautzen |
| Subdivisions | 9 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–27) | Jens Glowienka[1] (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.07 km2 (8.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,657 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 01877 |
| Dialling codes | 03594 |
| Vehicle registration | BZ, BIW, HY, KM |
| Website | www.demitz-thumitz.de |
Geography edit
The municipality is situated at the edge of the Lausitzer Bergland (Lusatian Hills).
Villages edit
The following villages belong to the municipality (names given in German/Upper Sorbian):
- Demitz-Thumitz/Zemicy-Tumicy
- Wölkau/Wjelkowy
- Medewitz/Mjedźojz
- Birkenrode/Brězyšćo
- Rothnaußlitz/Čerwjene Noslicy
- Cannewitz/Chanecy
- Karlsdorf/Karlecy
- Pottschapplitz/Počaplicy
- Pohla-Stacha/Palow-Stachow
History edit
Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Demitz-Thumitz was part of the Kingdom of Saxony.
Transport edit
Demitz-Thumitz is located at the railroad line Dresden-Görlitz and the Bundesstraße 6 (Dresden-Bautzen).
References edit
- ^ Wahlergebnisse 2020, Freistaat Sachsen, accessed 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Einwohnerzahlen nach Gemeinden als Excel-Arbeitsmappe" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2024.
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