Rehau is a town in the district of Hof, in Bavaria, Germany. Rehau is situated in the Fichtel Mountains, 12 km southeast of Hof, and 12 km west of .

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Coat of arms of Rehau
Location of Rehau within Hof district
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Rehau is located in Germany
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Rehau
Rehau is located in Bavaria
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Coordinates: 50°15′N 12°01′E / 50.250°N 12.017°E / 50.250; 12.017
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionOberfranken
DistrictHof
Subdivisions6 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Michael Abraham[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total80.34 km2 (31.02 sq mi)
Elevation
528 m (1,732 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total9,369
 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
95111
Dialling codes09283
Vehicle registrationHO, REH
Websitewww.stadt-rehau.de

History edit

The first documented name of Rehau was "Resawe" in the year 1234.

Economy edit

Formerly a fairly isolated town, located as it is near both Czech and former East German borders, with the fall of The Wall, it is now in the centre of a growing area, with a new highway providing ready access from Nuremberg and Munich. The principal employer and economic engine is the polymer manufacturer Rehau AG & Co, which was founded in 1948. With more than 15,000 employees Rehau is an international company that produces products for the construction industry, automotive and general industry.

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