Traunstein
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For the town in Lower Austria, see Traunstein, Austria. For the district, see Traunstein (district).
Traunstein (Central Bavarian: Traunstoa) is a town in the south-eastern part of Bavaria, Germany, and is the administrative center of a much larger district of the same name. The town serves as a local government, retail, health services, transport and educational center for the wider district.
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Location of Traunstein within Traunstein district | |
Coordinates: 47°52′N 12°38′E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Oberbayern |
District | Traunstein |
Government | |
• Lord mayor (2020–26) | Christian Hümmer[1] (CSU) |
Area | |
• Total | 48.53 km2 (18.74 sq mi) |
Elevation | 591 m (1,939 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 21,251 |
• Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 83278 |
Dialling codes | 0861 |
Vehicle registration | TS |
Website | www.traunstein.de |
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The historic market square, Bavarian hospitality, local breweries, outdoor sports facilities, Easter Monday horse parade, and connections with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, contribute to the town's profile as a tourist destination.