Helmbrechts | |
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Location of Helmbrechts within Hof district | |
Coordinates: 50°13′N 11°41′E / 50.217°N 11.683°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Oberfranken |
District | Hof |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–26) | Stefan Pöhlmann[1] (SPD) |
Area | |
• Total | 58.66 km2 (22.65 sq mi) |
Elevation | 616 m (2,021 ft) |
Population (2023-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 8,372 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 95233 |
Dialling codes | 09252 |
Vehicle registration | HO |
Website | www.stadt-helmbrechts.de |
Helmbrechts (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛlmbʁɛçt͡s] ) is a town in the district of Hof, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the southern edge of the Franconian Forest, 20 km southwest of Hof.