Nerchau

Nerchau
Coat of arms of Nerchau
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Nerchau is located in Germany
Nerchau
Nerchau
Nerchau is located in Saxony
Nerchau
Nerchau
Coordinates: 51°16′N 12°47′E / 51.267°N 12.783°E / 51.267; 12.783
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictLeipzig
TownGrimma
Area
 • Total39.94 km2 (15.42 sq mi)
Elevation
140 m (460 ft)
Population
 (2009-12-31)
 • Total3,899
 • Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04685, 04668
Dialling codes034382
Vehicle registrationL
Websitewww.nerchau.de

Nerchau is a town and a former municipality in the Leipzig district, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is a part (Ortschaft) of the town Grimma. It is situated on the river Mulde, 7 km northeast of Grimma, and 30 km east of Leipzig (centre).