# Lugau

> town and municipality in Saxony, Germany

**Wikidata**: [Q57924](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57924)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugau)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lugau

## Summary
Lugau is a town and municipality located in the state of Saxony, Germany. With a population of 7,771 as of 2023, it serves as the capital of the administrative district Erzgebirgskreis. The town is part of the historic Erzgebirge region and maintains partnerships with cities like Sallaumines in France.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in Saxony, Germany, with coordinates 50.7383° N, 12.7464° E.
- **Population**: 7,771 (2023), with historical data showing 7,824 (2021), 8,013 (2019), 8,072 (2017), and 7,671 (2012).
- **Area**: 22.29 square kilometers (as of 2017).
- **Elevation**: 400 meters above sea level.
- **Time Zone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Website**: Primary site at https://www.stadt-lugau.de/ (German).
- **Membership**: Part of the Mayors for Peace network since December 2006.
- **Administrative History**: Previously part of Amtshauptmannschaft Stollberg (1910–1950) and later Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt (1952–1994).
- **Twinned With**: Sallaumines, France, since 1976.
- **Identifiers**: GND ID 4275452-5, VIAF ID 168818288, GeoNames ID 7602469, and more.

## FAQs
- **Q: Where is Lugau located?**  
  A: Lugau is in Saxony, Germany, within the Erzgebirgskreis district.  
- **Q: What is Lugau's population trend?**  
  A: The population has fluctuated, from 7,671 in 2012 to 7,771 in 2023, with minor variations in between.  
- **Q: What notable organizations is Lugau part of?**  
  A: It is a member of Mayors for Peace since 2006 and maintains a twin town relationship with Sallaumines, France.  
- **Q: How has Lugau's administrative affiliation changed?**  
  A: Historically, it was part of Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt (1952–1994) and earlier districts like Amtshauptmannschaft Stollberg.  
- **Q: What are Lugau's key identifiers?**  
  A: GND ID 4275452-5, VIAF ID 168818288, and GeoNames ID 7602469, among others.  

## Why It Matters
Lugau holds significance as a municipality in Saxony with a rich administrative history reflecting broader German political changes. Its membership in Mayors for Peace underscores its commitment to international cooperation, while its twin town relationship with Sallaumines highlights cross-cultural ties. The town's population stability and geographic position in the Erzgebirge region contribute to its local economic and cultural importance.

## Notable For
- **Historic Partnerships**: Twinned with Sallaumines, France, since 1976.
- **Peace Advocacy**: Member of Mayors for Peace since 2006.
- **Administrative Evolution**: Reflects Saxony's jurisdictional changes from the 19th century to present.
- **Geographic Identity**: Part of the Erzgebirge region, known for its cultural and industrial heritage.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Lugau covers 22.29 square kilometers and has an elevation of 400 meters. As of 2023, its population is 7,771, with a slight increase from 7,824 in 2021. The town's population has shown minor fluctuations, recorded at 8,013 in 2019, 8,072 in 2017, and 7,671 in 2012.

### Administrative History
The town's administrative affiliations have evolved significantly:
- **Pre-1874**: Part of the Kingdom of Saxony's Amt Stollberg.
- **1874–1910**: Under Chemnitz district.
- **1910–1950**: Stollberg district.
- **1950–1952**: Zwickau district.
- **1952–1994**: Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt (East Germany).
- **1994–2008**: Stollberg district.
- **2008–Present**: Erzgebirgskreis district.

### Governance and Membership
Lugau is governed as an urban municipality in Germany. It joined the Mayors for Peace network in December 2006, promoting international peace efforts. The town maintains a long-standing twin relationship with Sallaumines, France, established in 1976.

### Infrastructure and Identifiers
Key infrastructure details include:
- **Website**: Primary site at https://www.stadt-lugau.de/ (German).
- **Postal Code**: 09385.
- **Dialing Code**: 037295.
- **License Plate Code**: ERZ.

### Cultural and Technical Identifiers
Lugau is recognized through various identifiers:
- **GND ID**: 4275452-5.
- **VIAF ID**: 168818288.
- **GeoNames ID**: 7602469.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 536006.

### Geographic and Digital Presence
The town is mapped on OpenStreetMap and has a locator map image (Lugau-Erzgeb._in_ERZ.png). Its coat of arms is documented on Wikimedia Commons (Wappen_Lugau-Erzgebirge.png).

### Historical Context
Lugau's history reflects broader regional changes, including the reunification of Germany and subsequent administrative reorganizations. Its participation in cultural and peace initiatives underscores its role in both local and international contexts.

## References

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