Kitzingen | |
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![]() Panorama of Kitzingen with Old Bridge on the Main River | |
Location of Kitzingen within Kitzingen district ![]() | |
Coordinates: 49°44′N 10°10′E / 49.733°N 10.167°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Unterfranken |
District | Kitzingen |
Government | |
• Lord mayor (2020–26) | Stefan Güntner[1] (CSU) |
Area | |
• Total | 46.99 km2 (18.14 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 23,377 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 97301–97318 |
Dialling codes | 09321 |
Vehicle registration | KT |
Website | www.kitzingen.info |
Kitzingen (German: [ˈkɪt͡sɪŋən] ) is a town in the German state of Bavaria, capital of the district Kitzingen. It is part of the Franconia geographical region and has around 21,000 inhabitants. Surrounded by vineyards, Kitzingen County is the largest wine producer in Bavaria. It is said to be Franconia's wine trade center.