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Straubing | |
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![]() View of Straubing | |
Coordinates: 48°53′N 12°34′E / 48.883°N 12.567°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Niederbayern |
District | Urban district |
Government | |
• Lord mayor (2020–26) | Markus Pannermayr[1] (CSU) |
Area | |
• Total | 67.58 km2 (26.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 49,775 |
• Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 94301–94315 |
Dialling codes | 09421 |
Vehicle registration | SR |
Website | www.straubing.de |
Straubing (pronounced [ˈʃtʁaʊ̯.bɪŋ] ; Central Bavarian: Strauwing) is an independent city in Lower Bavaria, southern Germany. It is seat of the district of Straubing-Bogen. Annually in August the Gäubodenvolksfest, the second largest fair in Bavaria, is held.
The city is located on the Danube forming the centre of the Gäuboden.