| Coordinates | 50°46′30″N 12°3′25″E |
|---|---|
| State | Thüringen |
| District | Greiz |
| Elevation | 231 |
| Area | 36.8 |
| Postal code | 07565–07570 |
| Area code | 036603 |
| Licence | GRZ |
| Gemeindeschlüssel | 16 0 76 079 |
| Divisions | 2 |
| Website | www.weida.de |
| Mayor | Udo Geldner[1] |
| Leader term | 2024–30 |
Weida (ˈvaɪda) is a town in the district of Greiz, in Thuringia, Germany, situated 12 km south of Gera on the river Weida.
History
Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Weida was part of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
The Eisenhammer Weida is a historic hammer mill.
Notable people
- Günther Brendel (1930–2026), painter
References
- ^ Gewählte Bürgermeister - aktuelle Landesübersicht, Freistaat Thüringen. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
External links
- Landkreis Greiz (in English, German, French)