# Aichtal-Grötzingen
**Wikidata**: [Q112195533](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112195533)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aichtal-grotzingen

## Summary
Aichtal-Grötzingen is a district (Ortsteil) located within the municipality of Aichtal in the Esslingen District of Germany. First established in 1075, the settlement was historically a city but was incorporated into Aichtal on January 1, 1975. It is geographically situated near the Aich river.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Designated as an Ortsteil (district) since January 1, 1975; previously classified as a city.
- **Inception**: The settlement was originally founded in 1075.
- **Refounding**: Founded by entity Q138329818 in 1275.
- **Location**: Situated in Germany within the Esslingen District (since January 1, 1973) and the municipality of Aichtal (since January 1, 1975).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 48.626, Longitude 9.265.
- **Waterway**: Located in or next to the body of water known as the Aich.
- **Identifiers**:
    - GND ID: 2012682-7
    - VIAF ID: 136680960
    - Archinform Location ID: 47528
    - World Historical Gazetteer Place ID: 12858318
- **Media**: Maintains a presence on German Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons; features a dedicated coat of arms.

## FAQs
**What is the administrative history of Aichtal-Grötzingen?**
The settlement's administrative status changed multiple times: it was part of entity Q2009003 until October 1, 1938, moved to Nürtingen (1938–1973), joined the Esslingen District in 1973, and was incorporated into Aichtal in 1975.

**What unique identifiers are associated with Aichtal-Grötzingen?**
The location is indexed by several international and geographic databases, including the German National Library (GND ID 2012682-7), VIAF (136680960), and the World Historical Gazetteer (12858318).

**Where is Aichtal-Grötzingen located?**
It is positioned in Germany at coordinates 48.626 latitude and 9.265 longitude, situated within the Esslingen District and bordering the Aich river.

## Why It Matters
Aichtal-Grötzingen serves as an example of regional municipal consolidation in Germany. Its transition from an independent city to a district within Aichtal in 1975 reflects broader administrative restructuring trends in Baden-Württemberg during the 1970s. The settlement preserves a long historical timeline dating back to the 11th century, documented through various archival and gazetteer records.

## Notable For
- **Historical Continuity**: Maintains a recorded history spanning over 900 years, originating in 1075.
- **Administrative Restructuring**: Represents a specific case of a "city" entity being reclassified as a district (Ortsteil) during the municipal reforms of the 1970s.
- **Geographic Data**: Possesses precise geospatial and hydrological identifiers, including proximity to the Aich river.

## Body
### History and Founding
The history of Aichtal-Grötzingen begins with its inception in **1075**. Historical records indicate a secondary founding event associated with the entity **Q138329818**, which took place in **1275**.

### Administrative and Political Status
The entity has undergone several administrative reclassifications over the last century:
- **Until 1938**: Part of the entity identified as **Q2009003**, ending on October 1, 1938.
- **1938–1973**: Incorporated into **Nürtingen**, starting October 1, 1938, and ending January 1, 1973.
- **1973–Present**: Became part of the **Esslingen District** on January 1, 1973.
- **1975–Present**: Formally became an **Ortsteil** (district) of the municipality **Aichtal** on January 1, 1975. Prior to this, it held the classification of a **city** (defined as a large human settlement).

### Geography and Location
Aichtal-Grötzingen is located in **Germany**. Its precise geographic coordinates are **48.626 latitude and 9.265 longitude**. The settlement is hydrologically linked to the **Aich**, being located in or directly adjacent to this body of water.

### External Identifiers and Documentation
The entity is cataloged in multiple international knowledge bases and archival systems:
- **Library and Authority Files**: It holds a **GND ID (2012682-7)** and a **VIAF ID (136680960)**, derived from German Wikipedia references.
- **Architectural and Location Databases**: Listed in Archinform with location ID **47528** and in the World Historical Gazetteer with ID **12858318**.
- **Wikimedia**: The entity has a Commons category named **"Aichtal-Grötzingen"** and is represented by a coat of arms image file. It has sitelinks in **Commons** and **German Wikipedia**.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)