What is the population of Bad Kohlgrub, Bayern?

Bad Kohlgrub has a population of approximately 2,900 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Bad Kohlgrub, Bayern located?

Bad Kohlgrub is located in Bayern, Germany, at approximate coordinates 47.6659°, 11.0519°.

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Bad Kohlgrub

Total population

2,900

Elevation828 m

Land area32.56 km²

Coordinates47.67°, 11.05°

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City facts

Elevation

828 m

Area

32.56 km²

head of government

Franz Degele

Official website

www.bad-kohlgrub.de

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Overview

Bad Kohlgrub is a German municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria. It lies 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Murnau am Staffelsee and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Oberammergau, and is connected to both by the Ammergau Railway.

History & geography

History

Pre-Municipality Era Until 1803, Bad Kohlgrub was alternately under the jurisdiction of Ettal Monastery and Rottenbuch Monastery, though it effectively formed its own Hofmark Kohlgrub (a type of manorial estate). Ettal Monastery also exercised high judicial authority over the Hofmark. During administrative reforms in the Kingdom of Bavaria, the modern municipality was established in 1818 under the Municipal Edict, belonging to the Schongau Regional Court. The town’s name originates from historic charcoal-burning activities (Köhlertätigkeit), referring to the production of charcoal in kilns. In 1663, only two families survived a plague outbreak. They vowed to build a church if spared, resulting in the Rochuskirche (St. Rochus Church), named after the patron saint of plague victims. The church, located north of the town on a hill, was expanded in Baroque style in 1733. Similar vows led to traditions like the Oberammergau Passion Play. 19th Century The town first gained recognition as a spa ("Bad") in 1871 when a facility centered around ferruginous mineral springs (Stahlquellen) was established in the Gagers district. After these springs dried up, the town shifted to promoting its moorland’s therapeutic properties. Locals had long recognized the healing effects of the surrounding high moor for ailments like gout, sciatica, and women’s health issues. 20th Century In 1913, the municipality was transferred from the Schongau administrative district to the Garmisch district. The town officially received the title "Bad" (spa) in its name on July 13, 1948. Population Growth Between 1988 and 2018, the population grew from 1,986 to 2,841—an increase of 855 residents (43.1%), the highest percentage growth in the district during this period. The town has become an…

Geography

The municipality is located in the Oberland region at an elevation of 800–900 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Hörnle, part of the Ammergau Alps. Approximately eight kilometers east of the town lie the Staffelsee lake and the Murnauer Moos peatland. The municipality includes numerous hamlets. It is situated within the Ammergau Alps Nature Park.

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