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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Demitz-Thumitz

Demitz-Thumitz (German) or Zemicy-Tumicy (Upper Sorbian, pronounced [ˈzɛmʲitsɨ ˈtumʲitsɨ]) is a municipality in the east of Saxony, Germany. It belongs to the district of Bautzen.

Geography

The municipality is situated at the edge of the Lausitzer Bergland (Lusatian Hills).

Villages

The following villages belong to the municipality (names given in German/Upper Sorbian):

  • Demitz-Thumitz/Zemicy-Tumicy
  • Wölkau/Wjelkowy
  • Medewitz/Mjedźojz
  • Birkenrode/Brězyšćo
  • Rothnaußlitz/Čerwjene Noslicy [hsb]
  • Cannewitz/Chanecy
  • Karlsdorf/Karlecy [hsb]
  • Pottschapplitz/Počaplicy
  • Pohla-Stacha/Palow-Stachow

History

Within the German Empire (1871-1918), Demitz-Thumitz was part of the Kingdom of Saxony.

Transport

Demitz-Thumitz is located at the railroad line Dresden-Görlitz and the Bundesstraße 6 (Dresden-Bautzen).

References

  1. ^ Wahlergebnisse 2020, Freistaat Sachsen, accessed 10 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahlen nach Gemeinden als Excel-Arbeitsmappe" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2024.