Ampfing
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| Ampfing | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Bavaria |
| District | Mühldorf |
| Mayor | Ottmar Wimmer (CSU) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 31.14 km² (12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 416 m (1365 ft) |
| Population | 6,147 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 197 /km² (511 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | MÜ |
| Postal code | 84539 |
| Area code | 08636 |
| Website | www.ampfing.de |
Ampfing is a municipality in the district of Mühldorf in Bavaria in Germany.
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[edit] History
The Battle of Mühldorf was fought on September 28, 1322 between Bavaria and Austria in Ampfing Heath. The Bavarians were led by Louis the Bavarian, while the Austrians were led by his cousin Frederick I of Austria. The battle did not go well for the Austrians; they were defeated, and more than 1000 noblemen from Austria and Salzburg were captured, as was Frederick himself.
[edit] Geography
Ampfing is located in the region Southeast-Upper-Bavaria (Südostoberbayern) in the valley of river Isen.
[edit] Politics
Ottmar Wimmer (CSU) is mayor.
Community tax yield amounted 5,581,000 € (converted) in 1999, thereof trade tax yield 2,948,000 € (net).
[edit] Coat of arms
Divided by silver and blue; in the upper part two obliquely traversed flails, in the lower part a golden boring tool.
The town's flag shows the colours red and gold.
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