Neckarelz Explained

Neckarelz
Type:Stadtteil
Town:Mosbach
Image Coa:Wappen Neckarelz.png
Coordinates:49.3392°N 9.1081°W
State:Baden-Württemberg
Region:Karlsruhe
District:Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis
Elevation:148
Population:6500
Postal Code:74821
Area Code:06261
Licence:MOS

Neckarelz is a suburb of Mosbach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Geography

Neckarelz is in northern Baden-Württemberg, between the Odenwald and Kraichgau, at the confluence of the Neckar and Elz rivers. On the other side of the Neckar, are the towns of Hochhausen and Obrigheim. Next to Neckarelz, is the suburb of Diedesheim.

History

The town was part of the Electorate of the Palatinate from around 1362.

Religion

Until World War II, Neckarelz was almost completely Protestant. After the arrival of Catholic refugees, a new church was built.

Demographics

Neckarelz is the largest suburb of Mosbach, with approximately 6,500 inhabitants.

Coat of arms

This depicts the rhombuses of the Electorate of the Palatinate at the top and a fish below.

Education

Neckarelz has several kindergartens, a primary school (named after Clemens Brentano), and a grammar and Hauptschule, (both named after Auguste Pattberg).

Transport

Neckarelz has a train station, connecting to the Neckar Valley Railway and the line to Osterburken, and a harbour.

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