Birkach () is a
borough
A borough is an administrative division in various English language, English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
History
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in the south of
Stuttgart
Stuttgart (; ; Swabian German, Swabian: ; Alemannic German, Alemannic: ; Italian language, Italian: ; ) is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Baden-Württemberg by population, largest city of the States of Germany, German state of ...
located on the plain known as the
Filderebene, just north of
Plieningen. Of the districts of Stuttgart, Birkach is among the smallest.
History
Birkach was mentioned for the first time in 1140 as "Birckhe" and was probably a possession of the Lords of
Plieingen and by extension the
County Palatine of Tübingen. Between 1295 and 1317, the village, now known as Birtach or Birka,
was sold to
Bebenhausen Abbey.
References
Districts of Stuttgart
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