Ostrau (German pronunciation: [ˈɔstʁaʊ] ) is a village and a former municipality in the district of Mittelsachsen in Saxony in Germany. On 1 January 2023, it was merged with Zschaitz-Ottewig to form the new municipality of Jahnatal.[1]

Ostrau
Part of Jahnatal
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
Coat of arms of Ostrau
Location of Ostrau
Map
Ostrau is located in Germany
Ostrau
Ostrau
Ostrau is located in Saxony
Ostrau
Ostrau
Coordinates: 51°12′N 13°10′E / 51.200°N 13.167°E / 51.200; 13.167
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictMittelsachsen
MunicipalityJahnatal
Subdivisions27
Area
 • Total
52.59 km2 (20.31 sq mi)
Elevation
171 m (561 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
 • Total
3,500
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04749
Dialling codes034324
Websitewww.gemeinde-ostrau.de

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Gemeindefusion Ostrau/Zschaitz-Ottewig" (PDF). Jahnataler Echo Jahrgang 18 Nr. 1. 26 January 2022. pp. 5–7. Retrieved 9 January 2023.