Globig-Bleddin

Globig-Bleddin is a village and a former municipality in Wittenberg district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2009, it is part of the town Kemberg.

Globig-Bleddin
Stadtteil of Kemberg
Location of Globig-Bleddin
Globig-Bleddin
Globig-Bleddin
Coordinates: 51°47′N 12°47′E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictWittenberg
TownKemberg
Subdivisions2
Area
  Total15.92 km2 (6.15 sq mi)
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Population
 (2006-12-31)
  Total594
  Density37/km2 (97/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06901
Dialling codes034927
Vehicle registrationWB

Geography

Globig-Bleddin lies about 20 km southeast of Lutherstadt Wittenberg on the Elbe.

Subdivisions

Globig-Bleddin is divided into the subdivisions of Globig and Bleddin.

History

Globig had its first documentary mention in 1292 under the name Globik, and Bleddin had its first documentary mention in 1376 under the name Bledin.

Economy and transportation

Federal Highway (Bundesstraße) B 182 between Torgau and Wittenberg lies 11 km from the community.



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