Jeßnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈjɛsnɪt͡s] is a town and a former municipality in the district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the river Mulde, north of Bitterfeld. Since 1 January 2010, it is part of the town Raguhn-Jeßnitz.

Jeßnitz
Coat of arms of Jeßnitz
Location of Jeßnitz
Map
Jeßnitz is located in Germany
Jeßnitz
Jeßnitz
Jeßnitz is located in Saxony-Anhalt
Jeßnitz
Jeßnitz
Coordinates: 51°41′N 12°18′E / 51.683°N 12.300°E / 51.683; 12.300
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictAnhalt-Bitterfeld
TownRaguhn-Jeßnitz
Area
 • Total
14.25 km2 (5.50 sq mi)
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
 • Total
3,681
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06800
Dialling codes03494
Vehicle registrationABI
Websitewww.jessnitz.de