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Werdau, Administrative municipality in Zwickau, Germany

Werdau extends along the banks of the Pleiße River, positioned 8 kilometers from Zwickau at an elevation of 334 meters above sea level.

The first documented mention of Werdau dates to 1304, when Frederick, the margrave of Meissen and future Elector of Saxony, acquired the settlement in 1398.

The textile manufacturing sector defined Werdau's industrial character from the 14th century until the German reunification in 1990, shaping local traditions and employment patterns.

The Leipzig-Hof railway line serves Werdau station, providing transportation connections to major urban centers across eastern Germany.

The Town Hall, completed in 1911, incorporates design elements from multiple architectural submissions and received a visit from Frederick Augustus III of Saxony.

Location: Zwickau

Elevation above the sea: 334 m

Website: https://werdau.de

GPS coordinates: 50.73333,12.38333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42

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