Müschenbach

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Müschenbach is an Ortsgemeinde – a community belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde – in the Westerwaldkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Müschenbach
Coat of arms of Müschenbach
Location of Müschenbach within Westerwaldkreis district
Müschenbach is located in Germany
Müschenbach
Müschenbach
Müschenbach is located in Rhineland-Palatinate
Müschenbach
Müschenbach
Coordinates: 50°40′57″N 7°47′4″E / 50.68250°N 7.78444°E / 50.68250; 7.78444
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictWesterwaldkreis
Municipal assoc.Hachenburg
Government
 • Mayor (2019–24) Birgitta Käckermann[1]
Area
 • Total3.50 km2 (1.35 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total969
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
57629
Dialling codes02662
Vehicle registrationWW
Websitewww.hachenburg-vg.de

Geography

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Müschenbach lies 3 km from Hachenburg at the “entrance” to the Kroppach Switzerland (Kroppacher Schweiz). Hiking paths lead into the nearby valley of the river Nister and to the Marienstatt Monastery.

History

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In 1359, Müschenbach had its first documentary mention.

Politics

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The municipal council is made up of 17 council members, including the extraofficial mayor (Bürgermeister), who were elected in a majority vote in a municipal election on 13 June 2004.

Regular events

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The yearly kermis, the Brunnenfest (“Well Festival”) and the Carnival with its parade are the community's highlight events alongside the Meilerfest (“Charcoal Kiln Festival”) with a genuine charcoal kiln and the attendant charcoal makers. This is held every four years.

Economy and infrastructure

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In the community are a primary school and a kindergarten. As well, there are a Bürgerhaus (“Citizens’ House”) with a community library, as well as an educational path in the forest and a hiking path network.

Transport

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Müschenbach is linked to the long-distance road network by Bundesstraße 414. The Autobahn interchanges Mogendorf and Dierdorf on the A 3 (CologneFrankfurt) can be reached by Bundesstraßen 8 and 413. The community is connected to the Deutsche Bahn railway network.

References

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  1. ^ Direktwahlen 2019, Westerwaldkreis, Landeswahlleiter Rheinland-Pfalz, accessed 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerungsstand 2022, Kreise, Gemeinden, Verbandsgemeinden" (PDF) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt Rheinland-Pfalz. 2023.
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