Retzau
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Retzau
City of Raguhn-Jeßnitz
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| Height : | 70 m |
| Area : | 4.59 km² |
| Residents : | 354 (June 30, 2017) |
| Population density : | 77 inhabitants / km² |
| Incorporation : | January 1, 2010 |
| Postal code : | 06779 |
| Area code : | 034906 |
Retzau is a district of the town of Raguhn-Jeßnitz in the Anhalt-Bitterfeld district in Saxony-Anhalt .
geography
Retzau lies between Dessau-Roßlau and Halle (Saale) on the edge of the Middle Elbe biosphere reserve on the Mulde .
history
On January 1, 2010, the previously independent communities of Retzau, Marke , Altjeßnitz , Schierau , Thurland and Tornau vor der Heide and the cities of Jeßnitz (Anhalt) and Raguhn merged to form the town of Raguhn-Jeßnitz. At the same time, the Raguhn administrative community , to which Retzau belonged, was dissolved.
politics
coat of arms
The coat of arms was approved by the district on October 10, 2007.
Blazon : "Four green oak leaves placed in a slanting shape, topped with four crossed golden ears, topped with four slanted golden acorns with green capsules."
The colors of the former municipality are - derived from the color of the main coat of arms (oak leaves) and the tincture of the shield - green-silver (white).
The coat of arms was designed by the Magdeburg municipal heraldist Jörg Mantzsch . It reflects the fact that Retzau was once a grain supplier and was surrounded by oaks. a. for the city of Dessau.
flag
The flag is green and white (1: 1) striped (horizontal shape: stripes running horizontally; lengthways shape: stripes running vertically) and centered with the municipal coat of arms.
Culture and sights
- Nature trail: the local flora and fauna are presented on over two kilometers.
- The local volunteer fire brigade has a youth fire brigade and uses a fire station .
Economy and Infrastructure
traffic
West of the community runs the federal highway 9 , from Leipzig to Berlin , and the federal highway 184 Bitterfeld-Wolfen - Dessau-Roßlau.
Web links
swell
- ↑ Official Journal of the District No. 9/2007 (PDF; 73 kB)