Metten

Metten

Coat of arms
Metten
Location of Metten within Deggendorf district
Coordinates: 48°52′N 12°55′E / 48.867°N 12.917°E / 48.867; 12.917Coordinates: 48°52′N 12°55′E / 48.867°N 12.917°E / 48.867; 12.917
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Niederbayern
District Deggendorf
Government
  Mayor Erhard Radlmaier (CSU)
Area
  Total 11.91 km2 (4.60 sq mi)
Elevation 318 m (1,043 ft)
Population (2017-12-31)[1]
  Total 4,206
  Density 350/km2 (910/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 94526
Dialling codes 0991
Vehicle registration DEG
Website www.markt-metten.de

Metten is a municipality in the district of Deggendorf in Bavaria in Germany. The town grew up around Metten Abbey, founded in 766. Metten is also the birthplace of former Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sepp Maier.

References

  1. "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). September 2018.
Panoramic view of Metten


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