Leesten

Coordinates: 49°52′N 11°01′E / 49.867°N 11.017°E / 49.867; 11.017
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Leesten is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia), in the Bamberg district. Leesten is a constituent community of Strullendorf.

In 2009, Leesten had a total population of 260.[1]

Geography[edit]

Leesten has an elevation of about 300 meters.[2]

History[edit]

The origin of the name "Leesten" is from the Slavic word Liescina, which means hazel bushes.

Culture[edit]

An organization for fishermen in the Strullendorf community, named the "Anglerverein Strullendorf e.V.", is based in Leesten.

Infrastructure[edit]

Leesten lies on the Staatsstraßen 2188 and 2210.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
  2. ^ a b "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed September 20, 2010.

External links[edit]

49°52′N 11°01′E / 49.867°N 11.017°E / 49.867; 11.017