Miesitz is a municipality in the district of
Saale-Orla-Kreis
Saale-Orla is a ''Kreis'' (Districts of Germany, district) in the east of Thuringia, Germany. Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) the districts Saale-Holzland, Greiz (district), Greiz, the Vogtlandkreis in Saxony, the Bavarian dist ...
, in the state of
Thuringia
Thuringia (; officially the Free State of Thuringia, ) is one of Germany, Germany's 16 States of Germany, states. With 2.1 million people, it is 12th-largest by population, and with 16,171 square kilometers, it is 11th-largest in area.
Er ...
, Germany. It is part of the
municipal association
A municipal association, also called municipal league or local government association, is an organization made of municipal governments. They perform advocacy to higher-level governments. They also provide various public services more cheaply tha ...
known as
Triptis.
Geography
Miesitz is located in the southeastern region of Thuringia, approximately 70 kilometers south of
Erfurt
Erfurt () is the capital (political), capital and largest city of the Central Germany (cultural area), Central German state of Thuringia, with a population of around 216,000. It lies in the wide valley of the Gera (river), River Gera, in the so ...
and 40 kilometers east of
Jena
Jena (; ) is a List of cities and towns in Germany, city in Germany and the second largest city in Thuringia. Together with the nearby cities of Erfurt and Weimar, it forms the central metropolitan area of Thuringia with approximately 500,000 in ...
. The municipality sits at an elevation of about 330 meters above sea level and covers an area of 4.42 square kilometers.
The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and agricultural land.
History
The first documented mention of Miesitz dates back to the early Middle Ages, though the exact date is unclear. Over the centuries, it has remained a small, rural village with a strong agricultural tradition. During the
German Democratic Republic
East Germany, officially known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from Foundation of East Germany, its formation on 7 October 1949 until German reunification, its reunification with West Germany (FRG) on ...
(East Germany) era, the region was primarily used for collective farming. Since the reunification of Germany, Miesitz has seen gradual development, with a focus on preserving its historical and rural charm.
Demographics
As of the latest census, the population of Miesitz is approximately 340 residents.
The village has a low population density, providing a quiet, rural lifestyle typical of the Thuringian countryside.
Local government
Miesitz is governed by a local mayor, currently Michael Liersch, who was elected for the term 2022-2028.
The municipality collaborates with neighboring towns as part of the Triptis municipal association for administrative functions.
Economy and infrastructure
Historically, Miesitz's economy has been driven by agriculture. Today, it remains a largely agricultural community, with some small businesses and local trades. The village is connected to the regional road network and is accessible via the A9 motorway, making it convenient for travel to larger cities like Jena and Erfurt.
References
External links
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fficial Website of Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Triptishttps://www.triptis.de/verwaltungsgemeinschaft/miesitz)
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aale-Orla-Kreis Official Websitehttps://www.saale-orla-kreis.de)
Municipalities in Thuringia
Saale-Orla-Kreis
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