Lichtenau is a market town in the district of Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. A small village/town of roughly 3,780 population on the “Castle Road” theme route of Southern Germany. It lies at 390 meters above sea level with an area of 41.39 km2 (16 sq mi). A very traditional little town, it is also home to the “Veste Lichtenau” (castle) which now houses the Nuremberg Archives.

Lichtenau
Coat of arms of Lichtenau
Location of Lichtenau within Ansbach district
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Lichtenau is located in Germany
Lichtenau
Lichtenau
Lichtenau is located in Bavaria
Lichtenau
Lichtenau
Coordinates: 49°16′N 10°41′E / 49.267°N 10.683°E / 49.267; 10.683
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionMiddle Franconia
DistrictAnsbach
Subdivisions20 Ortsteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Markus Nehmer[1] (SPD)
Area
 • Total41.39 km2 (15.98 sq mi)
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total3,867
 • Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
91586
Dialling codes09827
Vehicle registrationAN
Websitewww.markt-lichtenau.de
Dreieinigkeitskirche Markt Lichtenau
Trinity Church (Evangelical-Lutheran)

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