Igstadt

Igstadt is an eastern borough of Wiesbaden, capital of the state of Hesse, Germany. It was incorporated into Wiesbaden on April 1, 1928 and currently has about 2100 residents.

Igstadt
Borough of Wiesbaden
Location of Igstadt in Wiesbaden
Igstadt
Igstadt
Coordinates: 50°04′50″N 8°19′45″E
CountryGermany
StateHesse
DistrictUrban district
CityWiesbaden
Government
  Director of BoroughGeorg Steitz (SPD)
Area
  Total7.26 km2 (2.80 sq mi)
Population
 (2008-06-30)
  Total2,103
  Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
65207
Dialling codes0611
Vehicle registrationWI

Igstadt is situated on the eastern slope of the Wäschbachtal valley at an elevation of 169 to 211 m above sea level. It is traversed by the Wiesbaden-Niedernhausen rail line. It is surrounded by agricultural land. Recreational areas include the Wickerbachtal Nature Reserve between Igstadt and Kloppenheim.


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