Klingenthal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Klingenthal is a town in Saxony, southeastern Germany, situated on the border with the Czech Republic. Historically, it developed around iron ore deposits and charcoal production, starting with a hammer mill in 1591. The town became a haven for Protestant artisans fleeing the Counter-Reformation in the 17th century.
Statistics
Area
50.44 km²
Population
7,669