Völkershausen

Ortsteil of Vacha in Thuringia, Germany From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Völkershausen is a village and a former municipality in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, Germany. Since 31 December 2013, it is part of the town Vacha.

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Völkershausen
Coordinates: 50°47′55″N 10°2′45″E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictWartburgkreis
TownVacha
Area
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14.19 km2 (5.48 sq mi)
Elevation
330 m (1,080 ft)
Population
 (2012-12-31)
  Total
1,176
  Density83/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
36404
Dialling codes036962
Vehicle registrationWAK
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On 13 March 1989, it was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 5.6, which was triggered by an explosion in the salt mine "Merkers". Several buildings, including the Church and the kindergarten, were damaged and had to be newly built. People were not hurt seriously.

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