Mühlanger is a village and a former municipality in Wittenberg district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2014, it is part of the town Zahna-Elster. From 1 January 2011 until 29 May 2013, it was also part of Zahna-Elster, but this was reverted by court decision.[1] Previously the municipality belonged to the administrative municipality (Verwaltungsgemeinschaft) of Elbaue-Fläming.

Mühlanger
Coat of arms of Mühlanger
Location of Mühlanger
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Mühlanger is located in Germany
Mühlanger
Mühlanger
Mühlanger is located in Saxony-Anhalt
Mühlanger
Mühlanger
Coordinates: 51°51′N 12°45′E / 51.850°N 12.750°E / 51.850; 12.750
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictWittenberg
TownZahna-Elster
Area
 • Total12.21 km2 (4.71 sq mi)
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Population
 (2012-12-31)
 • Total1,330
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06888
Dialling codes034922
Vehicle registrationWB
Websitewww.muehlanger.com

Geography

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Mühlanger lies about 9 km east of Lutherstadt Wittenberg on the Elbe. It has three subdivisions: Hohndorf, Prühlitz and Gallin. Federal Highway (Bundesstraße) B 187 running from Wittenberg to Jessen runs right through the community.

History

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Hohndorf had its first documentary mention in 1304. The municipality Mühlanger was founded in 1939 by uniting the villages of Prühlitz and Hohndorf. Gallin was amalgamated in 1974.

Regular events

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The Park and Homeland Festival takes place yearly in early July.

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