Pottenstein, Bavaria
Pottenstein: town in Landkreis Bayreuth in Germany
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Quick Facts about Pottenstein
| Population | 5,226 |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria (Germany) |
| County | Upper Franconia |
| Postal code | 91278 |
| Plate code | BT |
| Phone Area Codes | 09243 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 49.7713,11.4078 |
| Altitude | 1,207 feet / 368 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 15:19:21 (18th April 2026) |
Geography
Pottenstein is located at 49°46'17"N 11°24'28"E (49.7713100, 11.4078400).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 978 | - | census |
| 1925 | 900 | -8.67% | census |
| 1950 | 1,384 | 34.97% | census |
| 1970 | 5,156 | 73.16% | census |
| 1975 | 2,856 | -80.53% | statistical updating |
| 1987 | 4,995 | 42.82% | census |
| 2011 | 5,325 | 6.2% | statistical updating |
| 2012 | 5,350 | 0.47% | statistical updating |
| 2013 | 5,363 | 0.24% | statistical updating |
| 2014 | 5,286 | -1.46% | statistical updating |
| 2015 | 5,306 | 0.38% | statistical updating |
| 2016 | 5,257 | -0.93% | statistical updating |
| 2017 | 5,224 | -0.63% | statistical updating |
| 2019 | 5,226 | 0.04% | statistical updating |