Porschdorf

Porschdorf
Ortsteil of Bad Schandau
Panorama of Porschdorf
Panorama of Porschdorf
Location of Porschdorf
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Porschdorf is located in Germany
Porschdorf
Porschdorf
Porschdorf is located in Saxony
Porschdorf
Porschdorf
Coordinates: 50°56′N 14°8′E / 50.933°N 14.133°E / 50.933; 14.133
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictSächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
TownBad Schandau
First mentioned1443
Area
 • Total
10.93 km2 (4.22 sq mi)
Elevation
225 m (738 ft)
Population
 (2009)[1]
 • Total
426
 • Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
01814
Dialling codes035022
Vehicle registrationPIR

Porschdorf is a former municipality in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in Saxony, in eastern Germany. With effect from 1 January 2012, it has been incorporated into the town of Bad Schandau.[2]

History

During World War II, in February 1945, a subcamp of the Flossenbürg concentration camp was established, in which some 250 men, mostly Italian, were subjected to forced labour.[3] In April 1945, surviving prisoners were sent on a death march towards the Ore Mountains.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Einwohnerzahl von Bad Schandau sinkt" [Population of Bad Schandau decreases]. Sächsische Zeitung (Ausgabe Pirna) (in German). 26 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Bilanz 2011: 12 freiwillige Gemeindezusammenschlüsse in Sachsen" [Balance 2011: 12 voluntary mergers of municipalities in Saxony] (Press release) (in German). Dresden, Germany: Sächsische Staatskanzlei. 23 December 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Porschdorf Subcamp". KZ-Gedenkstätte Flossenbürg. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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