Ruppersdorf (Remptendorf)
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Ruppersdorf
community Remptendorf
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| Height : | 541 m above sea level NN |
| Area : | 8.82 km² |
| Residents : | 279 (Dec. 31, 2009) |
| Population density : | 32 inhabitants / km² |
| Incorporation : | July 1, 1999 |
| Postal code : | 07368 |
| Area code : | 036643 |
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Ruppersdorf is a part of the municipality of Remptendorf in the Saale-Orla district in Thuringia .
geography
The street tangerine village lies on a slope on the L1099 road between Bad Lobenstein and Leutenberg in the Thuringian Slate Mountains . The Reifbach flows along the site and flows into the Sormitz . The territory of the place is registered with 882 ha.
history
The place was first mentioned in a document in 1413 as Ruprechtstorff. But it was founded much earlier. Another documented mention in 1543 mentions the name as Rupersdorf . The origin of the name Ruprecht or Rupert seems logical, but is not exactly proven. The former chapel was dedicated to St. Rupert, the current church was built from 1850 to 1853. One of the bells, the Laurentius bell, was cast in Schleiz in 1514 and has survived all wars. Through the place led in 16./17. Century a much traveled carter way, which was very beneficial to the hospitality of the place.
The place belonged to the Reussian "Herrschaft Lobenstein ", which belonged to the Reuss-Lobenstein line . In 1848 the place came to the Principality of Reuss Younger Line (from 1852 to the Schleiz District Office ) and in 1919 to the People's State of Reuss . The place has belonged to Thuringia since 1920.
Population development
Development of the population (as of December 31st) :
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- Data source: Thuringian State Office for Statistics
coat of arms
The coat of arms shows the rising sun on a blue background in the upper third, 3 brown mountains in the left third, each with a spruce on the top (blue background), in the right third 3 golden ears of wheat, also on a blue background.
economy
The primary school and kindergarten, as well as the basic medical care for the surrounding villages, are located in the village. The resort's hospitality industry is well developed.
