Ustersbach
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| Ustersbach | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Swabia |
| District | Augsburg |
| Mayor | Maximilian Stumböck (CSU/FW) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 11.14 km² (4.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 490 m (1608 ft) |
| Population | 1,172 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 105 /km² (272 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | A |
| Postal code | 86514 |
| Area code | 08236 |
| Website | www.ustersbach.de |
Ustersbach is a municipality in the district of Augsburg in Bavaria in Germany. It is situated approx. 20 km west of Augsburg
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[edit] History
The village was probably founded in the 11th century and was first mentioned in 1277. Since 1803 it is part of Bavaria.
[edit] Main sights
The most important monument of Ustersbach is a marble stone dating back to the late middle ages remembering the murder of a knight in 1408.
[edit] Commerce and infrastructure
[edit] Transport
Ustersbach is located at the Bundesstraße 300 linking it to Augsburg. The Ulm–München rail line is also crossing the territory of Ustersbach.
[edit] Economy
The main industry of Ustersbach is a brewery producing beer and softdrinks labeled 'Ustersbacher Bier'.
[edit] Notable citizens
After the bombing of Munich in World War II the German writer, translator and cultural critic Theodor Haecker fled to Ustersbach. Theodor Haecker had connections with the German resistance, particulary the White Rose. He died in April 1945 and is buried in Ustersbach.
[edit] Sports
The local sports club is named TSV Ustersbach. Although its name is referring to sports and gymnastics in general, its most important section is soccer.
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